I am so grateful for this interview. I am in awe of the clarity Thomas had to the very end. I met him in 1996 and he continues to be one of the most significant human beings that has influenced my life. I am ever grateful to him for all his incredible wisdom, and huge heart, which will forever influence my work in this world and the eyes through which I see experience the natural world.
Late Thomas Berry gave us a so tremendous insight on most immediate challenges and vital issues to which we are co-related to. Grateful for your intiative for editing and posting same for the benefit of one and all from all quarters of the World. His lucidity and serenity are so persuasive that leaves no one indifferent after listening to him.
Davidscottlevi you said it right- this is a great map of knowledge that people forget to follow or lead there lives - we are so dependent on the manufactured ways of living and we forget the balance of natural surroundings and the neglect of our planet.
Thank you, Caroline. I had not hear Mr. Berry speak. I find his essay, "The New Story," the articulation of a paradigm to replace our paradigm of "resources and standing reserve." As Heidegger noted, "only a god can save us"; well, Mr. Berry might be such a voice.
Dear Caroline, I would like very much to quote the late Mr. Berry from this interview for a paper I am writing for a masters' assignment in integrated learning. Pls may I have some details about you as interviewer e.g.. "ecologist, Caroline Webb, who interviewed Berry in a video entitled Thomas Berry on Nature and Humans....." How may I describe you? Somewhere in my research I came across a page that you had done work with the BBC? Sorry for getting to the point but I have been trying to get some details for the past 2 days. Am so grateful for you r help and thank you for making this video!
If all things have rights, how does one justify removing snow from their roofs, driveways, etc.? How does one justify shooting a Grizzly Bear when he is devouring your child? How does one justify eating a salad, driving a polluting vehicle, heating a home? How does one justify the building of dams in order to provide electricity and flood control? How does one deny the right to life a medical intervention which destroys other "earth's rights?" The lack of acceptance of the primary value of the human person is a perversion of natural and spiritual rights [the nature of human persons consists of natural and spiritual parts of their being; the ultimate law of being consists of love, which was articulated and professed by Jesus Christ who professed that the human person to be treated with dignity, worth, and to be their brother/sister's keeper. That being the ultimate expression of human rights.
most sounds true. but for me still a bit to anthropocentric. animals and plants and rocks are in their own cosmic 'consciousness' and 'unconsciousness' and 'non-consciousness'.. naturally already celebrating life. humans too, but not balanced.., through 'consciousness' unconscious.. and vice versa.. in non-consciousness, of course.. 'nothing' is fine.. :)
I am so grateful for this interview. I am in awe of the clarity Thomas had to the very end. I met him in 1996 and he continues to be one of the most significant human beings that has influenced my life. I am ever grateful to him for all his incredible wisdom, and huge heart, which will forever influence my work in this world and the eyes through which I see experience the natural world.
Late Thomas Berry gave us a so tremendous insight on most immediate challenges and vital issues to which we are co-related to. Grateful for your intiative for editing and posting same for the benefit of one and all from all quarters of the World. His lucidity and serenity are so persuasive that leaves no one indifferent after listening to him.
Davidscottlevi you said it right- this is a great map of knowledge that people forget to follow or lead there lives - we are so dependent on the manufactured ways of living and we forget the balance of natural surroundings and the neglect of our planet.
Thank you very much for sharing
Thank you, Caroline. I had not hear Mr. Berry speak. I find his essay, "The New Story," the articulation of a paradigm to replace our paradigm of "resources and standing reserve." As Heidegger noted, "only a god can save us"; well, Mr. Berry might be such a voice.
Excellent interview, thanks for sharing this.
Thank you Katherine. I am glad you watched it.
It's very interesting! I've read some Berry's book and It helps me to understand the challengers of our time. Thank you! Cheers from Brazil!
Thank you for your comment. Appreciated. Thomas Berry is a voice for the integral Earth.
Dear Caroline, I would like very much to quote the late Mr. Berry from this interview for a paper I am writing for a masters' assignment in integrated learning. Pls may I have some details about you as interviewer e.g.. "ecologist, Caroline Webb, who interviewed Berry in a video entitled Thomas Berry on Nature and Humans....." How may I describe you? Somewhere in my research I came across a page that you had done work with the BBC? Sorry for getting to the point but I have been trying to get some details for the past 2 days. Am so grateful for you r help and thank you for making this video!
Thank you Joceline.
RIP Thomas Berry-
naah many old people get that shoulder thing with time. don't really know what it's all about.
If all things have rights, how does one justify removing snow from their roofs, driveways, etc.? How does one justify shooting a Grizzly Bear when he is devouring your child? How does one justify eating a salad, driving a polluting vehicle, heating a home? How does one justify the building of dams in order to provide electricity and flood control? How does one deny the right to life a medical intervention which destroys other "earth's rights?" The lack of acceptance of the primary value of the human person is a perversion of natural and spiritual rights [the nature of human persons consists of natural and spiritual parts of their being; the ultimate law of being consists of love, which was articulated and professed by Jesus Christ who professed that the human person to be treated with dignity, worth, and to be their brother/sister's keeper. That being the ultimate expression of human rights.
most sounds true. but for me still a bit to anthropocentric. animals and plants and rocks are in their own cosmic 'consciousness' and 'unconsciousness' and 'non-consciousness'.. naturally already celebrating life. humans too, but not balanced.., through 'consciousness' unconscious.. and vice versa.. in non-consciousness, of course.. 'nothing' is fine.. :)