Publications

Philosophy for a New Civilization, by Henryk Skolimowski In 2005 Henryk Skolimowski published Philosophy for a New Civilization in New Delhi, India. This book is an invitation to another kind of philosophy ... not abstract, dry and indifferent to life, but compassionate, holistic, caring and guiding life. Basically it is a book about a philosophy, which may change your life, if you take it seriously. We don’t have to follow the dictates of the stupefying technological system. We are free people. The human race is not forlorn and doomed. We can make the world a fair place to live, for all of us. But we need to think deeper, with consequence, and while inspired by our ultimate destinies. We need to transcend the plethora of plastic gadgets, insatiable greed, and the paranoia of fear that paralyze us. We can do it. We are proposing a New Logos for a New Civilization. The dawn of a New Civilization is on the horizon. But we have to help it to arise. Hardcover copies of Philosophy for a New Civilization can be purchased at $23 each from the Eco-Philosophy Center. Contact skrbina@netzero.com.

In the Silence of Inspiration, by Juanita Skolimowski Juanita Skolimowski was educated at St. Joseph College, Conn., and San Francisco State University, Cal., with a year at the University of Madrid. She has worked in several fields of education, translation and social work. Over the years, poetry as a medium has been a private part of self-expression. Often the poems arose within after an experience of love, nature and insight. Skolimowski collected these poems and this little volume represents a selection from the collection. The past 14 years of residing in Poland has helped her 'see' from a new perspective. Hence, this volume is both in Polish and English.

Panpsychism in the West, by David Skrbina In his first book, Skrbina takes on a daunting challenge: to rethink one of the underlying premises of western philosophy.  For most of the past 2000 years, civilization has been dominated by two overarching worldviews:  the Christian outlook, and the mechanistic view of the world as a machine.  In both cases, 'spirit' and mind are largely restricted to mankind.  But this places humanity in an unusual and awkward position – as the 'great exception' to the natural order, as a kind of freak of nature.

More information on these and other Eco-Philosophy publications may be seen by following the Publications link at left.

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We presently have a limited supply of the following publications. All works are by Henryk Skolimowski, and all prices include postage:

Eco-Theology 
(1985) – 64 pgs, paperback.  Price:  $5.00

A small booklet of 12 essays on the greening of religion in the ecological era.  Lays out a vision of the universe and humanity as a part of 'God-in-the-making', of the cosmos as evolving toward divinity.

Forests as Sanctuaries 
(1985) – 12 pgs, paperback.  Price:  $1.00

A short essay in booklet form.  Skolimowski praises the sacred spaces in nature.  The forests are not merely a vitally important ecosystem, they are also a source of Earth-wisdom and a place where we can reconnect to the spirituality immanent in our world.

Eco-Philosophy: Designing New Tactics for Living
(1981) - 117 pgs, hard cover. Price: $13.00

This is a succinct and popular book, one of the first to give an in-depth examination of the philosophical basis for the environmental movement.  Chapters include "Eco-philosophy vs. Contemporary Philosophy", "Ecological Humanism", and "Celebrating Life".  A classic!

Technology and Human Destiny
(1983)  124 pgs, paperback.  Price: $6.00

A concise and insightful analysis of the role of technology in the modern world.  Even more relevant now than when it was written.  Chapters include:  " Philosophy of Technology Conceived as Philosophy of Man", "Myths Behind the Reality", "Scientific World-View and the Illusions of Progress", and "A Philosophy of Needs".

Theater of the Mind 
(1984) - 160 pgs, paperback.   Price:  $10.00

A collection of 26 concise and illuminating essays on many aspects of eco-philosophy, including "Rational Mysticism", "Reverential Thinking", "Of Secular and Transcendental Imagination", and "Glory to Evolution".

Out of the Cosmic Dust 
(1989) - 67 pgs, hard cover.   Price:  $6.00

A collection of 40 poems by Skolimowski, covering a range of topics.  Sections include "Of Energy, and Stars", "Songs of Anguish", and "Songs of Affirmation".