Franciscan Ecology Scheme – Part 1

In our knowledge schemes, there are various types of ecology, and each one responds to a specific area of nature. But, as far as the house (oikos) is concerned, there are many variants of knowledge that concern us. From this Scheme of Franciscan Ecology, ecological knowledge is understood from the state of relationship that the rational being has with los otros (others), lo otro (the other), uno mismo (oneself) and El Otro (the Other). To clarify these relationships, I explain it, briefly, as follows:

Relationship with los otros (others).

Referring to my fellow human beings, who were made in the image and likeness of the Supreme Good. This encounter with others is exclusive for-among the human race.

Relationship with lo otro (other).

I am referring to the other entities of the oikos that are found in our habitat, such as irrational animals, plants and other animate or inanimate elements; To mention a few we find: water, minerals, climate, etc.

Relationship with uno mismo (oneself).

This point is focused on the knowledge that the rational being has of him/herself, behavior, relationship, interests, procedure, way of functioning in a certain environment, the conception that he/she has of the other entities with whom he/she shares this house (our world), his/her constitutive organization (genetics, reactions, etc.). This point of relationship, starting from oneself, is fundamental to be able to delve into Franciscan Ecology, which is the primary theme of this work.