kincentric ecology

kincentric ecology

English

Etymology

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.

Noun

kincentric ecology (uncountable)

1. 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, volume 12, DOI:10.4119/UNIBI/ijcv.632, 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.