“A Multiplicity of Intelligences”

In “A Multiplicity of Intelligences,” Mary Evelyn Tucker explores Thomas Berry’s principles of differentiation, subjectivity, and communion in the universe’s evolutionary process. She emphasizes the need for humans to recognize and respect the diverse intelligences of other species, which include migratory, hunting, and communicative abilities. Tucker argues that modern humans have lost touch with their kinship to the natural world, urging a shift from anthropocentric thinking to an awareness of interconnectedness with all life forms. This recognition of a shared, intelligent biosphere calls for a deeper appreciation of the complex, reciprocal relationships between humans, animals, and plants.