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Elements of Pantheism: A Spirituality of Nature and the Universe Paperback – September 9, 2013

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At the heart of modern scientific pantheism is reverence for Nature and the Universe. It offers a challenging alternative, beyond theism and atheism, with a joyful approach to our lives and a caring concern for all life on this earth. Pantheism is a 2,500 year-old belief system expressed by many famous thinkers and artists including Lao Tzu, Heraclitus, Spinoza, Wordsworth, Whitman, Emerson, Einstein and Carl Sagan.Today pantheism is seeing a revival as the underlying world view of many environmentalists, of leading scientists, of nature-revering pagans, and of non-theists looking for a more embracing perspective. This accessible and authoritative handbook is the only available introduction to the history, theory and practice of pantheism.Reviews from Amazon Probably the best book to recommend to someone who is no longer comfortable living with the intellectual compromises necessary to maintain a traditional "faith." This book is a gem, with useful contextual information and insights on every page. George FaulkneronMust read. Wonderful book for exploring a way to approach religion in a scientific world. Brady Walker This book is the perfect introduction to Pantheism. It's well written and to the point. Tells what Pantheism is and what it isn't, offers a history and gives basic practices. Fantastic! Tag JonesThis book is surely one of the most extraordinary books written in recent years about the subject of religion. Dr Bill BruehlHighly impressed with this book and author. He carefully explained the beliefs of Pantheists without being condescending or judgmental toward other belief systems. This is a book I will keep to refer back to in future. Dragon LadyKindle edition is also available on Amazon, viewable also by iPads etc.
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Dr Paul Harrison is the founder and president of the World Pantheist Movement and the creator of the Web's two largest sites on pantheism. He is a laureate of the UN Environment Programme's Global 500 award for his books on environment, population and development.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 3rd edition (September 9, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 114 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1490494936
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1490494937
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.26 x 9 inches
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I am an environmental writer editor and photographer, and the founder and president of the World Pantheist Movement.

I was born in Oldham, Lancashire, UK. After a gap year working with disadvantaged and handicapped children in Germany, I studied European languages and literature at Cambridge, spent a year at the University of Pisa on a Council of Europe scholarship, and did a Masters in political sociology at the London School of Economics. In 1968-9 I lectured on French language and literature at the University of Ife in Nigeria. Somewhat later in life, in 1995, I got my Ph. D. from Cambridge in Earth Sciences and Geography.

For most of my life, I have been a writer on environment and Third-World development. I specialized in writing and photography about poverty and environment in developing countries.

My best known books are Inside the Third World (1979) and The Third Revolution (1993) (on population and environment). I also wrote Inside the Inner City (1983) about inner city poverty in East London, and The Greening of Africa (1987) about sustainable development for Africa.

I have edited the flagship reports of UN agencies such as the Food and Agriculture Organization, UN Population Fund and the UN Environment Programme, and traveled to many Third-World countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

In 1988 I received a UN Environment Programme Global 500 award for my writings on environment and in 1992 a Population Institute Global Media Award for my writings on population.

I was editor-in-chief for the Independent Commission on Population and Quality of Life's report Caring for the Future (1996). In 2001 I was the lead author of the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Atlas of Population and Environment. Between 2004 and 2008 I edited the United Nations Environment Programme's annual report (formerly known as Geo Yearbook).

In July 1996 I posted the first page of what became the scientific pantheism site, and in 1997 I started the mailing list that grew into the World Pantheist Movement. My pocket handbook on pantheism, Elements of Pantheism, was published by Element Books in 1999.

I lived for most of my adult life in Hampstead, London, close to Hampstead Heath. Since 2002 I have lived in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains in California. I have two sons, Alex and Sam.

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Customers find the book has interesting information and is a good introduction to pantheism. They also describe it as sturdy and in very good condition. However, some readers report distracting typos, grammatical errors, and sideways words.

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Customers find the book interesting and a good read for those new to pantheism. They say it's an eye-opening discourse of nature-centered spirituality. Readers also mention the core beliefs are presented with simple language that is easy to grasp.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An important guide to Pantheism
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I've had an earlier edition of this book for many years and now have this 3rd edition and still find it a valuable resource. Pantheism is a path open to anyone, and this book gives a good history and description of it as well as how to incorporate it into our lives in this time and place. It's a book easily read and understood by even a non-scientific person like me, and full of good information. Paul Harrison is the go-to person about pantheism and has dedicated years of his life to it (including starting the World Pantheist Movement). There is a way to have a "spiritual" path that is beautiful, natural, and satisfying without relying on superstitions and supernatural stories and dogma, and for me, pantheism is that way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-opening discourse of nature-centered spirituality
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The book carried itself well throughout my reading. There appeared to be some grammatical errors and misplaced words so an editor may need to go through and address these. Otherwise I agree with the author’s take on revering both the universe and nature in a rational, scientific, and naturalistic sense with the awe and profoundness of its size and beauty and respect for it power to create and destroy as the spiritual sense. Others may disagree with the natural spirituality written about, but no one can deny that nature can affect our senses, emotions, and lives in deep ways.
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I love biology and science, in general. I loved learning about the unity of life. We all have a common ancestor. I love the physical beauty of nature and I love animals. I embrace Pantheistic beliefs. However, the world is a toxic mess because of science. We have used science, especially chemistry, to create toxic chemicals that are greatly harming the earth. Also modern medicine is based on science and chemistry but modern medicine has caused the human population to explode the last 70 to 100 years thus creating over-population. We have over 7 billion people on this planet now; more than any other time in the history of humanity and science is responsible for this. Now we have all kinds of conservation efforts and looking for alternative sources of energy, etc. This is all good but it is not going to be effective or make much of a difference. The only way we can really save the planet and ourselves is for every country to create and enforce a 2-child policy rule (similar to the 1-child policy that China had). If a child dies, the parent or parents can always adopt. There will always be orphans or unfit parents so there will always be children who need foster care or adoption. Of course, twins, triplets or more are an exception to the rule. After this policy is implemented, then we need to drastically cut down on using plastic, styrofoam and the use of other non-biodegradable materials in order to clean up the environment. Every country also needs to have very strict laws and heavy fines and possible jail time for companies and top employees who are polluting the planet. Also, every country needs to develop very good recycling programs and develop strict laws and fines for individuals, companies, etc. who don't recycle. We need to greatly diminish the human population, over time, and be very strict and harsh about cleaning up the environment and keeping it clean. A worldwide 2-child policy will never happen and not all countries will ever create and enforce strict rules and laws regarding greatly reducing non-biodegradable materials and recycling. Drastic times calls for drastic measures but most people won't change. It's no longer about individual desires or independence. It's about making these changes in order to regard and respect future generations of people, animals, plants, etc. But there are too many people and governments who are just out for themselves in the present moment so things won't ever change the way they really need to change in order to save ourselves and the planet. Religion plays a big role in over-population because of the doctrines of "be fruitful and multiply" and "man shall have dominion over the earth." There is also the religious belief that the earth is meant to be destroyed so that Jesus can return and the Day of Judgment can happen. With all this said, modern medicine is, unintentionally, creating superbugs due to bacteria being able to evolve and resist antibiotics. Unfortunately, pathogens can evolve. This scenario will set up us for probable future pandemics where possibly millions if not billions of people could die. We are trying to control nature and we really can't. We can't have our cake and eat it too. I am not trying to be negative or angry but, instead, I am just trying to be realistic.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but basic
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If you want to gain a simple understanding of Pantheism this is something you might enjoy. I’d recommend buying something more thorough.
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Nice read. Nature is my church. Book is sturdy and informative. 🫶🏻
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4.0 out of 5 stars There is an alternative to belief in a god.
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A refreshing look at the concept of 'god' being in all of creation. A spirited look at how pantheism can resolve the environmental disaster that humans have created.
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Robespierre
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive
Reviewed in Brazil on October 11, 2019
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It's quite refreshing to experience awe and reverence for life itself, nature and the whole universe without the weight of fear of a personal judge who will eventually send most of humanity to the indescribable horrors of a hell created by himself.
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David M Rintoul
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2019
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This is a clear, concise, easy to read introduction to what pantheism entails. Diverse interpretations are incorporated along with ways to apply these beliefs in daily life. If you're wondering if you might be a pantheist, this is the place to start.
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Markus Moenig
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to Pantheism
Reviewed in Germany on April 15, 2019
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This book was my first contact with Pantheism and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Will read more about Pantheism and become a member of the pantheism society founded by the author.
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Elly
4.0 out of 5 stars consigliato
Reviewed in Italy on June 22, 2017
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Sembra una lettura veloce, a prima vista, ma è estremamente denso. Si passa dalle definizioni di base alla storia del concetto di panteismo fin dall'antichità, gli elementi panteistici in religioni come il buddismo zen e il taoismo, e personaggi chiave come Giordano Bruno, Toland, Spinoza, Hegel... poeti e scrittori come William Blake, Tennyson, Wilde e Whitman... fino a D.H.Lowrence e Einstein. Bellissima la parte sulle origini dell'universo, sul concetto panteista di "dio" e quella sullo sviluppo delle religioni dall'origine dell'uomo a oggi.
Unici lati negativi, a volte è un po' troppo verboso e l'impaginazione non è delle migliori. E' comunque un libro che consiglierei a chi vuole approfondire l'argomento e a chi sta cercando un'alternativa alle religioni convenzionali e anche al pantano moralista della new age.
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Reviewed in India on February 26, 2017
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good book
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