Ontology
This concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things, often found in Indigenous worldviews.
What is holism?
Knowledge is often passed down through oral traditions and storytelling in this type of worldview.
What is an Indigenous worldview?
The study of what is considered good, valuable, or ethically significant.
What is ethics?
This term refers to practices, rituals, or actions that connect individuals to their cultural heritage, ancestors, and the natural world.
What are traditional practices?
The belief that reality consists of entities that exist independently of our perception
What is realism?
The theory that all knowledge originates from sensory experiences, forming the basis of human understanding.
What is empiricism?
The idea that values are subjective and can vary from one culture or individual to another.
What is relativism?
This principle states that human actions are purposeful, aimed toward achieving certain goals.
What is teleology?
In some Indigenous traditions, this term refers to a life force present in all things, animating the natural world.
What is mauri?
This approach to knowledge involves collective understanding and the belief that learning is a shared cultural process.
What is communal epistemology?
This principle focuses on living in harmony with others, the community, and nature, emphasizing a balanced and ethical life.
What is Suma Qamaña?
The idea of taking actions in a way that is effortless and aligned with the natural flow of life.
What is wu wei?
This idea in Western ontology suggests that being is defined by constant change and transformation rather than static existence.
What is process philosophy?
This form of knowledge involves direct experience or insight, rather than abstract reasoning or conceptual thought.
What is experiential knowledge?
This concept encompasses spirituality, ethics, and social cohesion, and is considered a core value in some Indigenous traditions.
What is tapu?
This concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings, suggesting that actions impact the broader community and environment.
What is kinship?
In Indigenous traditions, the land is often viewed not just as a resource but as a sacred entity or an ancestor.
What is sacred land?
In many traditional knowledge systems, learning from the natural world, including animals, plants, and the land itself, is known as...
What is traditional ecological knowledge?
The concept of assigning worth to things not for their utility but for their inherent qualities.
What is intrinsic value?
The practice of making decisions with the consideration of the long-term impact on future generations.
What is the Seventh Generation Principle?