Ecosophy (pronounced E-kos-o-fee), at its basic level of meaning, is a spirit of place and our personal relationship to this place. This can be both a natural or part of the built environment, urban, rural, wilderness, jungle, desert, ocean, etc. Thus it is a transformative, ecstatic, or transpersonal encounter within us and our relationship and/or co-evolution with planet Earth and all its creatures. Including to the extent it's possible an awareness of our co-evolution with the universe, spacetime, matter and consciousness. And because we love a sense of humor here at IATE: you can remember us as I ATE: for those who hunger for the transpersonal and a transformation of consciousness that will heal the wounds of the eco-crisis (yes, it's a bad pun, but you'll remember it with a smile). And with that said, welcome to IATE! PLease note, our site is still under construction!
Mission
- To promote active multidisciplinary inquiry into theories, methods, and practical applications of a transformation of consciousness that promotes a transpersonal ecosophy--that is a fundamental reconnection of humanity to each other and to the planet;
- To provide an organizational nexus that sponsors a semi-annual conference to bring together critical thinkers and artists working within the transpersonal ecosophy paradigm;
- To promote professional networking opportunities and continuing education through an active online community and provide online conferences and educational seminars on the variety of transpersonal ecosophies.
- To promote the publication of Restoration Earth: An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Study of Nature and Civilization
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