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So, writes Montreal-educated
Burrascano, who vividly expresses grave concern about the future of
Western thinking, noting that such thinking has changed dramatically in
the last 500 years–and not necessarily for the betterment of mankind.
The author focuses on for social and environmental issues, of which he
would like to see improvement globally.
Burrascano calls out to leaders of Western education systems to
overhaul their curriculum to encompass extensive history, and social
and environmental science, specifically in specialized fields. He
reasons that students would then acquire a comprehensive understanding
of how and where to apply their expertise globally. Life is a long
journey, according to Burrascano, and many of us have not taken time to
assess the world’s status.
So This is Where We Stand? extols
the virtues of how Western thinking has spatially diffused
geographically, and shaped the present global situation–of which
Burrascano characterizes as the Western colonization of the globe. The
author further details the framework of his thinking via various
chapters in the book, such as the General Systems Theory, The
Scientific Revolution, The Westernization of the Globe, and so forth.
Burrascano concludes that, among other observations, it is time we
integrate our souls with nature, and seek spirituality, empathy,
a heightened respect for people’s rights, self-respect, dignity, and a
lifestyle in sync with the natural pace of humans. We all possess
innate goodness, the author states, and this trait plays a key role in
the journey towards a better Western and global society.
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