Our masters programme has a module called Globalization, Governance and Civil Society. I have decided to teach this module this year myself in order to focus the module on alternative economic theories and approaches. While searching around for inspirational material I came across this amazing interview with James Hillman. He addresses the psychological dynamics of greed, denial and beauty and in so doing questions the usefulness of terms like economy and sustainability. I agree with him – the aesthetics of beauty needs to be the point of departure for a new world order, and therefore, a new economic theory.
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Nice! Berry and Swimme talk about awe and wonder guiding us. I am a Tarnas fan as he takes Jung and Hillmans work further 🙂
Hi Mark Swilling its been ages. You should look at whether some of the behavioural economics thinking on policy choices should be included. Nudge and the upside of irrationality…all deal with choices differently
Perhaps you’ll be interested in some choice lectures by Michel Bauwens Mark.
This happens to be the ‘intersection’ I’m drawn to governance, openness, civil society and taking on power — with fun, beauty and “getting down and dirty”.
Thanks for this. I look forward to reading what James Hillman has to say.
Thanks Mark- loved it and can’t agree more. I’m sure you know of or know Colin Tudge’s concept of an “Agrarian Renaissance”, “the complete rethink and recasting of farming and cooking and all that goes with them. Since farming and cooking sit right at the heart of all the world’s affairs, this in turn requires a complete rethink of absolutely everything, from growing beans and feeding cows to the philosophy of science, to economics, politics and moral philosophy, and into the depths of metaphysics”.
The more I focus my mind and thoughts on the “tiny” on the farm, the more I see that “beauty”: the beginning of clarity and ability to see the “big picture” and follow the scent Nature has laid for us. Appreciate the “trigger”. atvb