Regina Leffers, Ph.D.

This book examines a paradigm shift, which can be investigated on three levels as components of a single whole, suggested in the philosophic work of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Jane Addams, and John Dewey. Through this process, a new, more accurately human model is constructed, one which is ultimately more humane because of that accuracy, than the one by which the majority of us currently fashion our living. The dominant ideology in Western philosophy and culture is androcentric, portrays us as isolated individuals, and characterizes us as capable of….read more.

My intention is to create an exploration in consciousness. In my experience, books written about consciousness are written in academic language making them inaccessible to anyone who isn’t primarily a student of psychology or neuroscience. The topic is important enough that every person should have access to this body of knowledge. It’s something we all experience—every single one of us. For that reason, we should all get a good idea about where we’ve come from, where we’re headed, and where we are right now. This book is an invitation to enter into the conversation about consciousness with me. Consciousness is a cloud of….read more.

There are hidden forces in our culture that affect the daily decisions we make—decisions that are detrimental to ourselves and to our planet. What are these forces? We are all trapped by the ingrained values and beliefs of our current gas guzzling, environment damaging way of life. The authors of The Green Age believe the time has come—or even passed—when we have to start considering some different ideas so that we can leave a livable world to future generations. Through examination and rejection of the unseen influences of the modern worldview the authors invite the reader to step into the future where speed, greed, endless…read more.