THE NEED FOR A CRITICAL PLANETARY ROMANTICISM: AN INTRODUCTION
Article
Bauman, W. (2023). THE NEED FOR A CRITICAL PLANETARY ROMANTICISM: AN INTRODUCTION
. Studies in Interreligious Dialogue, 33(1), 1-14. 10.2143/SID.33.1.3292290
Bauman, W. (2023). THE NEED FOR A CRITICAL PLANETARY ROMANTICISM: AN INTRODUCTION
. Studies in Interreligious Dialogue, 33(1), 1-14. 10.2143/SID.33.1.3292290
This article introduces the reader to this special issue, by arguing for a critical planetary romanticism. This neo-romanticism (or new materialism) is not local/bioregional, but rather planetary in scope, and understands humans as creatures among creatures. Furthermore, this critical planetary romanticism understands that different bodies experience the worlds in which we live differently: hence, the critical. This Critical Planetary Romanticism is juxtaposed to 5 other options for future planetary becoming that are highly problematic. Finally, the article calls for re-attunement to our shifting planetary contexts in ways that are more connective and recognizes the suffering caused by the worlds we co-create.
