An eloquent explanation of why human beings need to connect with
nature and what is lost when they are disconnected from the natural
world Human health and well-being are inextricably linked to
nature; our connection to the natural world is part of our
biological inheritance. In this engaging book, a pioneer in the
field of biophilia-the study of human beings' inherent affinity for
nature-sets forth the first full account of nature's powerful
influence on the quality of our lives. Stephen Kellert asserts that
our capacities to think, feel, communicate, create, and find
meaning in life all depend upon our relationship to nature. And yet
our increasing disconnection and alienation from the natural world
reflect how seriously we have undervalued its important role in our
lives. Weaving scientific findings together with personal
experiences and perspectives, Kellert explores how our humanity in
the most fundamental sense-including our physical health, and
capacities for affection, aversion, intellect, control, aesthetics,
exploitation, spirituality, and communication are deeply contingent
on the quality of our connections to the natural world. Because of
this dependency, the human species has developed over the course of
its evolution an inherent need to affiliate with nature. But, like
much of what it means to be human, this inborn tendency must be
learned to become fully functional. In other words, it is a
birthright that must be earned. He discusses how we can restore
this balance to nature by means of changes in how we raise
children, educate ourselves, use land and resources, develop
building and community design, practice our ethics, and conduct our
everyday lives. Kellert's moving book provides exactly what is
needed now: a fresh understanding of how much our essential
humanity relies on being a part of the natural world.
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