I’ve already introduced the term ‘Gaia Hypothesis’ in a previous post and I think it is about time we explore a little further into this all important concept.
An easy way to get a better understanding of the concept is to compare the earth as a whole to the functioning of the human body. The human [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Gaia Hypothesis’
The Earth Organism
Posted in Environmental Concept, Ideology, Introspection, tagged Environment, Philosophy, Gaia Hypothesis, Crisis on February 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Some concepts worth knowing
Posted in Environmental Concept, tagged Environment, Spirituality, Gaia Hypothesis, Tribal knowledge, Permaculture, Seventh generation concept on July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The following passages are from the book ‘Ecological Visions’, which I have reviewed in the ‘Useful leads’ page in the blog. I have presented my understanding of these concepts at the end of the post.
The Gaia Hypothesis:
J.E. Lovelock(1979) has perhaps best expressed a philosophy or insight, which links science and tribal beliefs: he sees the earth, [...]
