{"product_id":"mutual-causality-in-buddhism-and-general-systems-theory-the-dharma-of-natural-systems","title":"Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory (The Dharma of Natural Systems)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Joanna Macy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ State University of New York Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date :3 July 1991\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 254 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0791406369\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0791406366\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 450 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a profound intellectual bridge between ancient Eastern philosophy and modern Western science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Joanna Macy explores the striking parallels between the Buddhist doctrine of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"230\" class=\"\"\u003ePaticca Samuppada\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (Dependent Co-arising) and the principles of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"293\" class=\"\"\u003eGeneral Systems Theory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The book argues that both systems reject linear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e one-way causality in favor of a \"mutual\" or \"reciprocal\" causality,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e where factors influence each other in complex,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e self-sustaining webs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Macy demonstrates how this \"Dharma of Natural Systems\" can transform our understanding of the self,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e society,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and the environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is a foundational text for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"663\" class=\"\"\u003eDeep Ecology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and social activism,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e suggesting that recognizing our interconnectedness is the key to global healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22\"\u003eJoanna Macy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003e (born 1929) is an internationally respected scholar of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology, as well as a prominent environmental activist.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eShe holds a PhD in Religious Studies from Syracuse University and is the creator of \"The Work That Reconnects,\" a framework for personal and social change in the face of ecological crisis.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Her work is deeply influenced by her time living in India and her study of the Pali Canon, as well as her involvement in the anti-nuclear movement. Macy is known for her ability to integrate spiritual practice with political engagement, authoring influential books like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"617\"\u003eComing Back to Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"641\"\u003eWorld as Lover, World as Self\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003eNow in her 90s, she remains a guiding voice for the \"Great Turning\"—the transition from an industrial growth society to a life-sustaining civilization.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"State University of New York Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48518002901290,"sku":"VASY-0791406369","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/9780791406373_cover1_rb_modalcover.jpg?v=1770030261","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/mutual-causality-in-buddhism-and-general-systems-theory-the-dharma-of-natural-systems","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}