The culture’s problem lies above all in the belief that controlling and abusing the natural world is justifiable.
Derrick Jensen Quotes
For us to maintain our way of living, we must tell lies to each other and especially to ourselves. The lies are necessary because, without them, many deplorable acts would become impossibilities.
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| Birth: | 19th December, 1960 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Author, Environmentalist |
About
Derrick Jensen is an American author and environmentalist. He has published several books, including The Culture of Make Believe and Endgame. He holds a B.S. in Mineral Engineering Physics from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. He earned an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. He has also taught creative writing at Pelican Bay State Prison and Eastern Washington University.
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