I no longer see Descartes' statement as arbitrary. It is representative of our culture's narcissism. This narcissism leads to a disturbing disrespect for direct experience and a negation of the body.
Derrick JensenI think a lot of us are increasingly recognizing that the dominant culture is killing the planet.
Derrick JensenThere is always money to kill people. There is never enough money for life affirming ends.
Derrick Jensen