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kylersmith

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Apr 19, 2007 9:05 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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The one discipline that, sad to say, has hitherto remained virtually untouched by any concern for the environment or the human-to-nature relationship is psychology. You will search in vain in the texts and journals of any of the major schools of psychology—clinical, behaviorist, cognitive, physiological, humanistic or transpersonal—for any theory or research concerning the most basic fact of human existence: the fact of our relationship to the natural world of which we are a part.

Any thoughts on whether your relationship with nature is or should be a genuine concern?

CraigL

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Apr 20, 2007 5:00 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I think it`s a self-regulating process. Those whose psychology fails to account for their relationship to Nature usually get killed. So it culls the herd. ;-)

I`m having a problem understanding what it is you`re trying to bring out in your question. If you`re suggesting the environmental "concerns" should be studied by psychologists, I`d suppose you`re wondering whether or not "Environmental Wacko" is a legitimate pathology according to the APA guidelines.

If not, then what sort of context would you put around the searches you did on the Web? What do you mean by "theory" regarding the "basic fact" of our relationship to Nature?
juanluis

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I’ve been working on Ecopsychology and closely associated with “Institute of Global Education” special NGO consultant to the United Nations Economic and Social Council.  Their site is www.ecopsych.com The web site provides a great deal of information about human ecology and the organic application of ecopsychology and ecotherapy.

santiago

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The one discipline that, sad to say, has hitherto remained virtually untouched by any concern for the environment or the human-to-nature relationship is psychology. You will search in vain in the texts and journals of any of the major schools of psychology—clinical, behaviorist, cognitive, physiological, humanistic or transpersonal—for any theory or research concerning the most basic fact of human existence: the fact of our relationship to the natural world of which we are a part.

Any thoughts on whether your relationship with nature is or should be a genuine concern?

CraigL

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Jul 03, 2007 2:24 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Why would this matter? If people have no concern for Nature, they soon get killed, thereby removing the problem from the situation.
bryant

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Jul 09, 2007 6:36 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I’ve been working on Ecopsychology and closely associated with “Institute of Global Education” special NGO consultant to the United Nations Economic and Social Council.  Their site is www.ecopsych.com the web site provides a great deal of information about human ecology and the organic application of ecopsychology and ecotherapy. View the film trailer via www.ecopsych.com/DVDvideofilmkey.html

singstothewind

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Jul 12, 2007 2:38 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Dear Santiago,

My theory on psychology as it pertains to humanity`s perceived relationship to nature is very simple, and is based on 42 years of close observation (and the resultant incredulity).  It can be summed up in one sentence that tweaks Descartes:
"I think, therefore, why not?"

Humans have evolved past being driven by the survival instinct.  We are now driven by curiosity fueled with high-octane ego.  For some reason, we have come to the conclusion that if we can dream it, we are obligated to do it.  I can think of many scenarios for which this philosophy is potentially disastrous.

The combination of our curiosity and our egos will be our collective undoing.  They drive us to engage in behaviors that we cling to with unshakable tenacity, even in the face of  inarguable proof that we are wrong.  Examples are available on request.

In sum, I do not think the question psychology needs to address pertains to man`s ability to relate to nature; it needs to address hard-headedness.

For what it`s worth...


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singstothewind

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Jul 12, 2007 2:49 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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P.S.  I know that what I am about to say will not be well received, but a multitude of societal philosophies regarding mankind`s relationship to nature have their roots in the promotion of the Judeo-Christian and Muslim religions.  I AM NOT BASHING ANYONE.  I would simply ask those who are interested to contrast the afore-mentioned points of view (which holds Man to be the master and possessor of the world) with other religions that hold nature to be sacred (i.e. Native American Spirituality, Buddhism and Wicca).

Perhaps a study of religious psychology would also be in order...
singstothewind2007-7-12 14:52:22


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