Abstract
Notions of the cosmos are deep-rooted in human consciousness. They are expressed in our earliest monumental constructions as explanations of the world around us and in the practices of many indigenous peoples. Here we examine the physical cosmos from the perspective of life on Earth. We note a central importance for the Earth in the vastness of space, as a planetary oasis for a highly complex and long-lived biosphere, one now being fundamentally altered by humans. We refer to other notions of the cosmos that may enable us to navigate a better path for life in the Anthropocene.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of the Anthropocene |
Subtitle of host publication | Humans between Heritage and Future |
Editors | Nathanaël Wallenhorst, Christoph Wulf |
Place of Publication | Cham, Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 27-31 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031259104 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031259098, 9783031259128 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Aug 2023 |