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On Ecospirituality: True, Indigenous, Western

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 June 2015

Almut Beringer
Almut Beringer*
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La Trobe University, Bendigo
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Abstract

This article is critical of the Infusion of pseudo-spiritualities in the form of non-legitimised indigenous wisdom and activities in environmental education. Drawing on a definition of true ecospirituality, the doctrine of the world soul, a teaching from western traditions, is presented as a viable alternative in the search for re-enchantment. Implications for environmental educators are addressed.

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Research Article
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Australian Journal of Environmental Education , Volume 15: Volume 15-16 , 1999 , pp. 17 - 22
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1999

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