In an excerpt from an essay by Ross Wolfe, he give's a brief overview of humanity's relationship with nature. The history can be divided into 4 parts: Mysticism, Fear, Knowledge, and Exploitation. As our relationship progressed, it never seemed like the relationship was bettering. The rise of romanticism brought a renewed respect for nature. Although, this was only found in the artists, poets and philosophers of the period and had little affect when put next to the ecstasy of valuable natural resources and the continued industrial revolution. This makes it seem especially difficult for a shift in the consciousness of society to live a more nature oriented lifestyle; To go against "progress". This shift would truly be a radical change in history.
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