Jack tilson's theory utopia presentation

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How are we involved in modern society?

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This is a presentation about the theme of Utopia by Jack Tilson

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Utopia?

How are we involved in modernsociety?

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Druid Sun Worship, Veneratingthe Oak

Worship of the sun Worship the earth Every atom of your body was created in the

sun’s atomic furnace.

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We are not above the earth butone with it.

Certain religions placed us at centre ofuniverse

Garden of Eden, created for US. The earth as a commodity, rather than

humans being part of a bigger system. We are implicitly involved with the earth.

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Where do we find Utopia?

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Simple gestures to show yourlove for the planet

Eat seasonal food. Find joy in the changing seasons and what each

season can provide. Get amongst the world that gave you life. Think about the consequences of your actions. Think of the next generation and the following.

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Art and Utopia

Art as reflection of our world. Art can seek to remind of us simple truths,

such as the beauty of nature. Art connects us to the world we are living

in.

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The contradiction.

Utopia is a conceptwhich is individualto everybody.

One persons Utopiais another's Dystopia.

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Civil Society

Will it ever exist? If civil society did exist would it be a good

thing?

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Search for Peace and Knowledge

Ultimately, humans need to share. Health: Access to health care and liberation from

disease Food: Freedom from starvation Freedom: Freedom to be oneself and be respected,

being able to make ones own decisions. Knowledge: Essential to share the wealth of

Knowledge that exists.

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Henry Moore: Art as anexpression of love for humanityand the earth which gave us life.