HR!Day434 - The Politics of Being
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The politics of being is a new development paradigm proposed by Dr. Thomas Legrand in his recently published book. It aims at aligning our institutions with our true reason to be here on Earth: becoming who we are, the best and most complete version of ourselves. By emphasizing “being” (or flourishing) instead of “having” as our main collective goal, the politics of being can support the cultural evolution of a spiritual nature we need and overcome the civilization crisis we are facing.
It is a wisdom-based science-informed approach that proposes a conceptual framework able to integrate all relevant claims and initiatives into a coherent vision and narrative for the evolution of our societies. It is a practical perspective with actionable public policy recommendations in many sectors. It recognizes that all living beings have the right to flourish. And invites each nation to reconnect to its own wisdom to redefine its own vision of the good life and chart its unique path toward fulfilment. As such, it is a decolonization process of development theory and practice.
Presenter
- Thomas Legrand holds a Ph.D. in Economics and works in the field of sustainability for UN agencies, companies, and NGOs. His focus is on forest conservation, climate change, sustainable finance, organizational transformation and leadership. He is currently the Technical Lead for the UNDP-convened Conscious Food Systems Alliance. He lives with his wife and their two young daughters near Plum Village, the monastery of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in France.
- Lesley Southwick-Trask
Recommended reading and links for those who want to learn more
- Legrand Thomas. 2022. Politics of Being: Wisdom and Science for a New Development Paradigm. Ocean of Wisdom Press. 518 pages. https://politicsofbeing.com/
- The video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TvAGpiM5A0&t=13s&ab_channel=PoliticsofBeing
Convener:
- Jim Garrison, President, Ubiquity University
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