Truths Among Us - Conversations on Building a New Culture (Electronic book text)

From acclaimed author Derrick Jensen comes a prescient, thought-provoking collection of interviews with 10 leading writers, philosophers, teachers, and activistsawho argue against society's belief that corporations and governments know what is best forathe future, instead choosing to help acknowledge the values we know in our hearts are right?and inspire within us the courage to act on them. Among those who share their wisdom hereaare acclaimed sociologist Stanley Aronowitz, who shows that science is but one lens for discovering knowledge; Luis Rodriguez, poet and peacemaker, whoasuggests embracingagang members as people instead of stereotypes; Judith Herman, whoaoffers a deeper understanding of the psychology of abusers; Paul Stamets, whoareveals the power of fungi thatais often ignored; and writer Richard Drinnon, whoareminds us that our spiritual paths need not be narrowed by the limiting mythologies of Western civilization. Reaching toward a common goal of harmony with the world surrounding us all, these diverse voices articulate different yet shared visions of activism.a