This chapter explores the concept of geopiety, which is defined as the emotional attachment and loyalty people feel towards the land they inhabit. The author discusses how geopiety is an important part of human identity and culture, as people derive meaning and purpose from their connection to nature and place. Geopiety is examined through different cultural and historical lenses to understand its role in human psychology and society.
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Yi-Fu Tuan examines the idea of people's attachment to nature and place.
This chapter explores the concept of geopiety, which is defined as the emotional attachment and loyalty people feel towards the land they inhabit. The author discusses how geopiety is an important part of human identity and culture, as people derive meaning and purpose from their connection to nature and place. Geopiety is examined through different cultural and historical lenses to understand its role in human psychology and society.
This chapter explores the concept of geopiety, which is defined as the emotional attachment and loyalty people feel towards the land they inhabit. The author discusses how geopiety is an important part of human identity and culture, as people derive meaning and purpose from their connection to nature and place. Geopiety is examined through different cultural and historical lenses to understand its role in human psychology and society.
(SUNY Series in Theology and Continental Thought) Mark Dooley-A Passion For The Impossible - John D. Caputo in Focus-State University of New York Press (2004) PDF