Exploring the intersection of Cosmology, Environmentalism and Eco-Theology: A Historical Context

Abstract

Factually, man has been thinking about his surrounding since he first walked on earth. He felt the need to interact with the marvels of earth. Numerous phenomena of this materialistic world have diverted his attention to the origination of cosmos. Since planet earth is the only place for his existence and in the process of making it his home, the relationship went through various stages. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to explore various facets of man’s relationship with his surroundings. By using descriptive and analytical methods, this study defines that man’s theoretical or philosophical understanding about the universe was called cosmology in medieval history. When Western man has developed in social, economic, and technological fields, he broadened his environment by creating his own environment through his skills and designs to have provision for better shelter, food, access, luxuries, and comfort under his renaissance philosophy of humanism. His extravagant desires have created disequilibrium in the environment that has gradually spread all-around the world. So, the relation of man with his environment has not been static since time immemorial. There are several factors that has been responsible for the shifts in man-nature relationship. Thus, this article describes an overview of numerous ways and approaches that are developed in this platform. This paper also highlights the importance of eco-theology in order to replenish the sacredness of man’s surrounding.