Shift to mechanistic worldview from "summary" of The Death of Nature by Carolyn Merchant
The shift to a mechanistic worldview marked a significant turning point in human thought and perception. This shift fundamentally altered the way in which people understood and interacted with the natural world. Instead of viewing nature as a living, interconnected organism, people began to see it as a machine - a collection of separate, interchangeable parts that could be manipulated and controlled. This mechanistic worldview had profound implications for the relationship between humans and the environment. Nature was no longer seen as a source of spiritual connection or inherent value, but rather as a resource to be exploited for human benefit. This shift paved the way for the widespread destruction of ecosystems and the depletion of natural resources. The mechanistic worldview also had far-reaching consequences for the status of women in society. As nature came to be equated with the feminine, women were increasingly marginalized and oppressed. Their traditional roles as nurturers and caretakers ...
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