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We Are Not Here for Ourselves
We explores a fundamental shift in ethical understanding by comparing Western individualism with the Anangu concept of Kanyini.
Meness, Ourness, and the Ethics of Temporal Belonging
Research Focus
We explores a fundamental shift in ethical understanding by comparing Western individualism with the Anangu concept of Kanyini. While modern humanities often view responsibility as a personal choice confined to a single lifetime, we use Bob Randall’s teachings to advocate for a model of temporal belonging. This “oursness” framework moves beyond the self, situating humans within a continuous web of relations that includes the land and future generations. In contrast, “mineness” is identified as a structural cause of modern loneliness and the fragmentation of care. By prioritizing intergenerational continuity over individual autonomy, we suggest that meaningful life is sustained through participation in a field that exceeds the private ego. Ultimately, ethics is redefined not as a set of moral rules, but as the structural capacity to carry care forward across time.
