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The natural holistic imperative
1School of Nursing & Health Care Practices, Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore NSW 2478, Australia. skermode@scu.edu.au
The Australian Journal of Holistic Nursing
|December 31, 2002
Summary
Biodiversity reflects nature's holistic principle. Protecting the biosphere is crucial for human health, requiring a spiritual shift to value all life, not just human existence.
Area of Science:
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Philosophy of Nature
Background:
- Biodiversity is presented as a manifestation of holism in nature.
- Environmental health has evolved from human protection to protecting the environment from human impact.
- The current environmental crisis is linked to a spiritual deficit regarding the non-human world.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of biodiversity as a holistic imperative.
- To examine the relationship between environmental health, human well-being, and the biosphere.
- To argue for a spiritual reorientation in environmental ethics.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of ecological and philosophical principles.
- Review of the evolution of environmental health concerns.
- Ethical and spiritual argumentation regarding humanity's relationship with nature.
Main Results:
- Biodiversity inherently embodies a holistic principle in natural systems.
- Human health is inextricably linked to the health of the biosphere.
- A spiritual approach valuing all life is essential for human health and happiness.
Conclusions:
- Protecting the environment is paramount for safeguarding human health.
- Addressing the environmental crisis requires a fundamental shift in human spirituality.
- A holistic worldview that respects non-human life is key to securing humanity's future.