Synopsis

There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face. The primary aim of this unit is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Learning outcomes
1.1 Aim
1.2 Readings
1.3 Activities
2.1 Introduction to thinking styles
2.2 Analysis and synthesis
2.3 Multiple intelligences
2.4 Introduction to models
2.5 Defining modelling
2.6 Models in nature
2.7 The limits of mental modelling
3.1 (1A) Identifying your cognitive style
3.2 (1B) Exploring your cognitive style
3.3 (1C) Carrying out an ‘audit’ of your multiple intelligences
3.4 (1D) Exploring your thinking traps
Glossary
Next steps
References
Acknowledgements

 

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