The Metaphysics of Modern Existence

by Deloria, Jr., Vine; Wildcat, Daniel R; Wilkins, David E

• ISBN13: 9781555917593
• ISBN10: 1555917593
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-01
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing

Summary

Vine Deloria Jr., named one of the most influential religious thinkers in the world by Time, shares a framework for a new vision of reality. Bridging science and religion to form an integrated idea of the world, while recognizing the importance of tribal wisdom, The Metaphysics of Modern Existencedelivers a revolutionary view of our future and our world. David E. Wilkinsholds the McKnight Presidential Professorship in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota. Daniel R. Wildcatis the director of the American Indian studies program and the Haskell Environmental Research Studies Center at Haskell Indian Nations University.

Author Biography

Vine Deloria Jr. is a leading Native American scholar whose research writings, and teaching have encompassed history, law, religious studies, and political science. He is the former executive director of the National Congress of American Indians. Named by Time magazine as one of the eleven greatest religious thinkers of the twentieth century, he is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including God is Red, Custer Died for Your Sins, Power and Place, and Red Earth, White Lies. Mr. Deloria lives in Golden, Colorado.

David E. Wilkins holds the McKnight Presidential Professorship in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota.

Daniel R. Wildcat is the director of the American Indian studies program and the Haskell Environmental Research Studies Center at Haskell Indian Nations University.