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Cosmocrazy, concept of governance propounded by eco-philosopher Henry K Skolimowski, invite us to be the part of democracy at cosmic level. These new notions implant in our mind wonderful ideas to redesign our thinking and systems of living at cosmic level. A synonym of eco-democracy or eco-cracy, cosmocrazy for him means "recognising the power of nature and of life itself, means observing the limits of nature, designing with nature, not against it, creating ecologically sustainable systems, reverence for the planet - not its continuous plundering".
Putting his finger on the pulse of evolution, he opines, "We need new concepts to acknowledge the world we have created." He further writes, "Cosmocracy is one of such concepts - one of the new windows through which we can look on to the new worlds." Cosmocracy aims at sustainable systems encompassing well being not only of human beings but of all living species.
Cosmocracy is democracy for the entire Cosmos. It helps as to be on higher and transcendental paths of our duty. It also helps humanity to occupy a central role and exercise cosmic responsibility in helping life (entire biodiversity) to blossom throughout, as evolved by nature. Human virtues - consciousness, love, compassion, aesthetics, spirituality, sense of responsibility, imagination, wisdom, creating joy, etc., which has evolution has nurtured over its long journey of creativity also happen to be of potential value for sustaining Eco - democracy for all living species on earth.
In Abraham Lincoln's definition of democracy as government of the people, by the people, for the people, there is no place for non human forms of life. Crying 'people, people and people" does not denote any respect for overall life. Human species is just one of the innumerable species prospering on Earth due to which Earth is a living planet and also perhaps the most beautiful planet in the Cosmos.
Human density would be at stake if non-human species are squeezed out of our vision. Of course, human species are born with virtues to take care of and ensure welfare and sustainability of all species, without which our own welfare has no meaning and other want sustainability will be unsustainable. Thus, governance for democracy by people is okay, but not for people only and of people. If we make Lincoln's definition more meaningful by saying "Democracy of life, by the people, for life", it would define eco-democracy or Cosmocracy. Cosmocracy is considered for the whole cosmos and is evolutionary in its designs and meaning.
#Cosmocrazy
.S.Radhakrishnan.
04-05-2019
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