kincentric ecology
English edit
Etymology edit
From kincentric, preferring family over other relationships; and ecology, relationships between organisms and the environment. Attributed to Enrique Salmón, who used the term to describe the concept of iwígara in the Rarámuri language.
Pronunciation edit
Rhymes: -ɒlədʒi
Noun edit
kincentric ecology (uncountable)
- A worldview where humans are closely related to other natural entities. A kincentric ecology generally includes all humans and all animals. It may also include entities such as plants, rivers, or rocks.
- 2018, Amanda Kearney, “Violence in Place: Reading Violence through Kincentric Ecology”, in International Journal of Conflict and Violence[1], volume 12, , archived from the original on 2 October 2019, pages 1–15:
- Kincentric ecology extends beyond human life, thus enlarging our perceptual selves and the capacity to see other agents and presents of consequence.