In this reflective essay, drawing on two works by Australian writers dealing with the history of human beliefs in destiny, Mark E Dean KC considers a summer marked by bushfires, floods and uncertainty, using these experiences to explore deeper questions of human purpose and destiny. He reflects on the idea that the fundamental principles governing the universe exist independently of human belief, and that humanity is torn between material survival and the pursuit of wisdom.
Against the backdrop of escalating climate and social crises, Dean suggests that the challenges facing Australia call for a deeper, more thoughtful engagement with human destiny than conventional political debate allows.
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