biocentrism
An alternative worldview that centers the value and dignity of all living beings and the Earth, challenging anthropocentrism and capitalist growth paradigms.
1 chapter across 1 book
Social Movements and World-System Transformation (2013)Jackie Smith, Michael Goodhart, Patrick Manning, John Markoff
This chapter explores how indigenous knowledge and movements contribute to envisioning alternatives to global capitalism, emphasizing biocentric perspectives such as buen vivir and rights for Mother Earth. It highlights the emergence of a global indigenous identity through transnational engagement, the critique of anthropocentrism and modernity, and the role of ideas and organizational practices in fostering global antisystemic movements aimed at transforming the world-system. The chapter underscores the importance of decolonizing consciousness and integrating indigenous spiritualities and values into broader social justice and environmental struggles.