The word ‘ecology’ comes from biology and often seems to point to our relationship with the natural world. In conversation, ecology usually implies a protective and appreciative attitude towards Nature. But there is no reason to consider ecology only in relation to the natural world. Etymologically ‘ecology’ means ‘a deep sense of home’. But Nature is not our only home.
Let me explain how I come to that definition. ‘Eco’ is the short form of the Greek word oikos, which means ‘home’. Logos is a special word used in philosophy and theology among the early Greeks. It’s like the Indian notion of ...
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