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The natural holistic imperative.

Stephen Kermode1

  • 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
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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.

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  • 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.