Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881ā1955) developed an evolutionary worldview that was both spiritual and consistent with the scientific knowledge of his day. He has been largely forgotten by modern evolutionary scientists but remains widely read by those who are inspired by his vision of conscious evolution leading to a planetary superorganism. This article examines the major tenets of Teilhardās vision from a modern evolutionary perspective in an effort to integrate āhardā evolutionary science with spirituality, the humanities, and conscious efforts to manage cultural change.
Reintroducing Pierre Teilhard de Chardin to modern evolutionary science
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