Author(s): Mary Marshall-Moriarty*
Through unravelling the historical domination to reveal the original dominion of nature, different influences will be looked at that has impacted the relationship between human beings and the natural environment. The historical factors of the domination of nature and the responsibility give n to the first human ancestors regarding the dominion of nature are important in this analysis.
Reference to dominion of nature, dates back to the book of Genesis in the Bible, where dominion of the creation was given as a responsibility to human beings. T ragically, the original plan was not realized, leading to the establishment of the two worldviews which are a non religious worldview and the God centred worldview. These two divergent paths have prevailed throughout history and developed in their own uniq ue ways.
Following the Renaissance, a division occurred between science and religion. Humanism became more dominant eventually leading to the Enlightenment where intellectuals such as Max Horkheimer and Theodor Adorno, confronted with dramatic changes in s ociety which impacted the environment, addressed this and other issues.
Development occurred in the religious worldview. God had guided humanity, for those who could hear his voice, in a direction to represent his views in society and throughout the worl d. Significant individuals were Francis of Assisi, Francis Bacon and Rudolph Steiner.
The division between science and religion has been problematic in the development of science and technology and has influenced the current dilemmas impacting the earth a nd humanity. In this research paper proposals are looked at regarding a deeper understanding that can shed light on the current situation and help resolve so many of the issues confronting humanity and the environment currently.
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