In this eco-philosophical epistolary dialogue, the two authors engage in a captivating dialogue about the pre-civilisation foundations of our culture, about processes of alienation and about how we could (re)realise a being-with-nature. Many profound questions are posed: What have we actually lost by leaving nature? What does a 'disenchanted' world mean and what could be a core of animism that needs to be preserved? What role do structures of domination and power play in the loss of our connection to nature? Can we reduce our loss of the world and deepen our trust in nature? Does the path lead via visions and borderline experiences? Do we need religions and rituals? Or are opening our hearts and being able to let go more important?
About the AuthorKozljanič, Robert J.: - "Robert Josef Kozljanicˇ is a life-philosopher. He works as a lecturer, course leader, social worker, author and publisher (www.albunea.de). Since 2005 main editor of the "Jahrbuch für Lebensphilosophie" ("Yearbook of Life-Philosophy"). He studied philosophy, psychology, anthropology, folklore, German studies at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich. Doctorate in philosophy at the Technical University of Darmstadt (Prof. Dr. Gernot Böhme) on the topic of "The Spirit of a Place - Cultural History and Phenomenology of the Genius Loci" (2 vols, published 2004). Active in refugee and homeless work for 30 years."
Gassenhuber, Rudolf: - Rudolf Gassenhuber studied philosophy, psychology and pedagogy in Regensburg. Diploma in pedagogy. After years of theory, he opened a carpentry and trade fair construction company with a partner. Seven years later, in 1986, he discovered programming for himself and founded a software company to develop a database for catalogue production, see www.gassenhuber.de. His ties to philosophy and psychology remained alive unchanged. For about ten years he has also been working as a psychotherapist and philosophical counsellor in his own practice, see www.kontingenztherapie.de