“Stephan Harding | Deep Ecology and the Healing of the Earth | Holistic Science Public Lecture”

As part of their Holistic Science Public Lecture series, the Dartington Trust was joined by Stephan Harding, one of the founding members of Schumacher College. The term “deep ecology” was coined and developed in the 1970s by the eminent Norwegian philosopher and mountaineer, Arne Naess, as his contribution to solving the global ecological crisis. This talk explores how deep ecology encourages people to develop wisdom by focusing on three interconnected aspects of depth: deep experience, deep questioning, and deep commitment, which give rise to and support each other. Harding also focuses on the life and work of some key ecological thinkers and activists. The video then takes viewers on a journey to Arne’s cabin in the high mountains of Norway to explore ways of applying his insights to develop one’s own ecosophy. With this, viewers may ponder how to contribute towards solutions in the accelerating planetary crisis.