{"title":"M. D. Usher","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the M. D. Usher collection, where philosophy intertwines with the wisdom of nature. M. D. Usher is renowned for his thought-provoking works that explore the profound connections between human understanding and the natural world. His literature invites readers to delve into the philosophical underpinnings of ecological perspectives and ethical considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eFollowing Nature’s Lead\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies Usher's ability to blend ancient wisdom with contemporary ecological concerns. His writings are not only a journey through the realms of philosophy and psychology but also a call to consider how we navigate our relationship with the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious reader with an interest in the harmony between humans and nature, M. D. Usher's engaging narratives offer clear insights and thoughtful reflections. Explore the collection today to discover how ancient teachings can illuminate modern-day life, prompting us to follow nature’s intrinsic wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"following-natures-lead-by-m-d-usher-9780691249209","title":"Following Nature’s Lead","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the spirit of E. F. Schumacher's \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall Is Beautiful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, this is a dazzling and revelatory exploration of what ancient ideas and ways of living can teach us about creating a more sustainable world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow should we think and live in a world facing environmental catastrophe? In this urgent, original, and wide-ranging book, classicist and farmer M. D. Usher brings together ancient, indigenous, and modern ideas about how to live in this world and describes how we might begin to reconnect with Nature and heal our damaged planet and lives. The ancients hewed close to Nature, the source of their survival, in ways that most of us can scarcely conceive of today, and ancient philosophy often argues that humans should follow Nature's lead. Usher makes the case that Nature's resilience can serve as a model for our own responses to climate trauma and all the other harms caused by modern lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on philosophy, science, economics, art, literature, history, and religion, \u003ci\u003eFollowing Nature's Lead\u003c\/i\u003e is both an indictment of human overreach and a celebration of human ingenuity and the adaptability of Nature. Here, Plato meets German biologist Jakob von Uexküll, Lucretius illuminates \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e, and Diogenes the Cynic crosses swords with Henry Thoreau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with vital and inspiring insights, \u003ci\u003eFollowing Nature's Lead\u003c\/i\u003e shows how the ancients can help teach us to live in accordance with Nature and why it's essential for human survival that we learn to do so without delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000622170348,"sku":"9780691249209","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2479233482434.jpg?v=1763290272"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/m-d-usher.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}