Colin Tudge is a biologist by education and a writer by trade. He has written many books on natural history, evolution, food and farming. He has a lifelong interest in agriculture; he and his wife, Ruth, run the Campaign for Real Farming. He lives in Oxford, England.
'Given the scope of these great questions, Tudge does a good job in
making relatively succinct and practical suggestions on how we
might take action to find alternative solutions that help challenge
"the dangerous ideas that dominate our lives"
On a firm
foundation of a broad, scientifically philosophical metaphysic we
can build a social infrastructure based on sound economic and
political theory, which will in turn make day-to-day realities of
life more cooperative, healthy and meaningful. This one might call
a new theology of collaboration, based, as Tudge defines it, on
"transcendence, oneness, compassion and humility."
Tudge is one
of many voices calling for just such a "nice," kindly, new
theology. And one might well ask: "ain't that nice enough for
starters? What's not to like?" '
-- Martin Lockley, Scientific & Medical Network Review
'This wise and far-reaching book points the way to a better, more
inclusive kind of science and a better, more inclusive kind of
religion in a positive, constructive relationship. This is surely
what we need most in the twenty-first century and Tudge is a genial
guide for all who feel the need to move on from scientific and
religious fundamentalism, environmentally destructive capitalism
and an economic philosophy of selfishness, competition and
limitless growth. Tudge points the way to a new kind of
agriculture, a new way of living in harmony with our planet and the
universe, and with each other. This book is an impressive synthesis
and is admirably non-technical, conversational and approachable.
Tudge, one of our most distinguished science writers, is a prophet
for our time, and a very welcome voice of sanity and reason.'
-- Rupert Sheldrake
'This book more than lives up to its subtitle. It does indeed
challenge big bad ideas, whether they be about the natural world,
the human condition within it, or our habits of thought and
behaviour, and suggests some bigger, better ideas for the future.
In short replace the conventional wisdom. All this is laid out in
easy but scholarly fashion, and the conclusions are a
personal testament. Think differently is the message. We are now
better able to do so.'
-- Sir Crispin Tickell
'Tudge is a biologist, brought up on the positivistic prejudices
that dominated the mid-20th century, but never able fully to accept
them. He seeks to do two things: first, to challenge these
materialist prejudices, and, second, to argue that metaphysics are
essential to our practical enter prises
The book is written with
great humour and in an easy-going, conversational style, and may be
taken as a sign of what may really be a change of cultural
tide.'
-- Church Times
'The title of this book works as an excellent resume: it is well
worth reading
This is a powerful book with important ideas. It is
easy to read, with a wealth of illustrative stories and a good
index. Though not professing to be a Christian the author has
discussed his ideas with those who are and is widely read.'
-- ThirdWay
'This is an important book and should be read widely
it covers a
great deal of ground, all of it of interest and some of it of vital
relevance to how we judge the universe and ourselves.'
-- Literary Review
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