THE ‘WHOLE OF LIFE’ WAY: Unburying Vakatabu Philosophies and Theologies for Pasifika Development

At a time when humanity lacks vision to forge a different development pathway, here comes a collection of literary narratives that draw us to the philosophies of restraint and mutual contradictions that shape the wisdom traditions of Pasifika. This series is timely. The authors, in highlighting their respective traditions of ethics, also question the kind of societies that are being fashioned in Pasifika, shaped by the violence of binaries of Western philosophical traditions, and for what purpose. To begin to answer such questions, the authors credibly argue for the agency of Pasifika ‘whole of life’ philosophies, theologies, and spiritualities, and the relevancy of Pasifika traditions of ethics about development, human and ecological relations, and relational understanding of life. They push readers to rethink the very idea of society by reclaiming the role of ‘whole of life’ consciousness in forging a new vision of development that is communities-based and resilient. Read more