How ought the human spirit respond to nature

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LIB 315 Week 5 Assignment (Final Paper – Alienation and Nature ).Alienation and NatureNeed this from a CHRISTIAN perspective.The Final Paper is a discussion of the relationships between the contemporary human, religiousbelief, and nature. The following question should guide your paper:“Is the contemporary human fundamentally alienated from nature?”Defend your answer to this question, and propose a course of action in response. If you believemost people today are alienated from nature, thenanalyze the root cause of the alienation, andDefend your own solution for overcoming alienation.On the other hand, if you believe most people today are not alienated from nature, thendefend a hypothesis about why so many people falsely think we are alienated, andDetermine how you would convince them that we are not alienated.Notice that the overarching question of alienation leads to other questions. As you think aboutyour response to this prompt, consider using the following questions to guide your analysis andarguments. You need not answer all of them in writing, but it will be impossible to write a goodpaper if you have not at least thought through these issues.What causes human separation from nature?How ought the human spirit respond to nature and dwell within it?What does it mean to say that something is natural, and how does the human fit into thelarger web of natural relationships?How does spirituality or religion lead to more harmony or greater fragmentation of thehuman with nature?If we are still connected with nature, what are the attributes of those who are able to existwithin nature while also dwelling within our technology-dependent society?If we are not connected with nature, what are the attributes of our social, political,familial, and natural relationships that force such fragmentation?What is the most appropriate ethical relationship the human ought to have with nature?What are concrete methods humans can use to reconnect with nature or enhance theirgrowing relationship with nature?Are there some cultures that naturally connect more with nature? If so, what might welearn from those cultures if we are not part of them?As you write your paper, explain your thesis about the primary topic. Think about how you willdefend your position. Present arguments that support your own position while also engagingarguments that others might use to attempt to refute your position. Try to objectively put yourselfin the place of someone who disagrees with your position and address the concerns of the otherpositions using factual evidence and logical reasoning. Remember that it is not enough to merelystate the position. You must defend each position with evidence and argumentation.The paper should be 8 to 10 pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formattedaccording to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize at least eight scholarlysources throughout your paper to support your own original argument. These sources shouldcome from the course materials as well as the Ashford University Library. Eachreading/selection/chapter from This Sacred Earth: Religion, Nature, Environment is a separatesource.Writing the Final Paperthe Final Paper:1. Must be 8 to 10 pages in length, double spaced, and formatted according to APA style asoutlined in the Ashford Writing Center.2. Must include a title page with the following:a. Title of paperb. Student’s namec. Course name and numberd. Instructor’s namee. Date submitted3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.6. Must use at least eight scholarly sources, including a minimum of six from the AshfordUniversity Library.7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined inthe Ashford Writing Center.Required ResourcesRequired Text1. This Sacred Earth: Religion, Nature, Environmenta. "Sacred Rivers, Sacred Dams: Competing Visions of Social Justice andSustainable Development along the Narmada" William F. Fisher (pp. 695-711)Article1. Ivakhiv, A. (2008). Green film criticism and its futures. Interdisciplinary Studies inLiterature and Environment. Retrieved fromhttp://www.uvm.edu/~aivakhiv/GreenFilmCrit.pdf(The article provides a survey of environmental interpretations of film.)Multimedia1. Suzuki, T. (Producer), & Miyazaki, Y. (Director). (1997). Princess Mononoke [Motionpicture]. Japan: Studio Ghibli.Recommended ResourcesArticle1. Mancilla, A. (2011). Avatar vs. Mononoke. Philosophy Now, 83. Retrieved fromhttp://philosophynow.org/issues/85/Avatar_vs_Mononoke(This article contrasts two environmentalist films.)Multimedia1. Cameron, J. (Producer & director). Avatar [Motion picture]. United States: LightningStorm Entertainment, Dune Entertainment, & Ingenious Film Partners.2. Seth, A. (Director). (2002). Dam/Age: A film with Arundhati Roy [Documentary]. UnitedKingdom: BBC Films. Available from http://youtu.be/QQ2iViE31bc(This is a documentary about the Narmanda Dam project discussed in the textbook.)Book1. Brereton, P. (2004). Hollywood utopia: Ecology in contemporary American cinema.Briston, GBR: Intellect Ltd. Retrieved from the ebrary database.(This book provides a survey of environmental themes in film history.)

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