Souls in the Sea: Dolphins, Whales, and Human Destiny

by Scott Taylor

Book Overview

Dolphins have long been attributed with intelligence, but do they have souls? Self-awareness? Compassion? Scott Taylor, Director of the Cetacean Studies Institute, investigates the history, mythology,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583940715
• ISBN13: 9781583940716
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Soulful and Intense

This is a wonderful and much-needed piece of work. At last The Legend of the Golden Dolphin has broken free of the oral tradition and found a good home in this elegantly researched and beautifully written book. Although, of necessity brief, it is nothing more than an alternative history of the world--life seen as a complex braiding through time of cetacea and humanity--the ultimate goal, the fullfillment of our mutual destiny. Firmly titling the book, 'Souls in the Sea', makes sure the reader knows the author's viewpoint is both wide-ranging and spiritual in outlook. According dolphins and whales high intelligence is the first step in understanding that these ocean-going mammals, our genetic cousins (we are, as the book points out, genetically closer to cetaceans than we are to the higher primates) also have lives of the Spirit. Grasping this is a far cry from loving dolphins because they are cute (although for some it's a good start) and demands that we radically review our whole approach to the other species. This book will open eyes, blow minds, reassure some and antagonize others. Thousands of years of cultural conditioning, of implicit species domination, needs be dispensed with in the far deeper realization that we share this planet with other intelligent sentient beings with spiritual realities of their own. Time is short...Will the willing sacrifice of cetacea finally awaken old OGO The Fox to our species true responsibilities? Hold to your center and open your heart.

Rock your world ... with breaking waves

Brilliant. A rollicking, sometimes breathless combination of mythology and science. Though it may take a bit of squinting effort now and then to bring your brain around this whole new way of thinking, its worth the effort. Indeed, Taylor will crack your mind wide open ... and the possibilites will flood right in, like a rising tide. Anyone who's experienced a profound awakening at the side of a dolphin will find some explanations here, and anyone wishing to take a new look at human history will appreciate Taylor's bravery in tackling such a panorama. Anyone want to start a chat board on this one? Bet we could get Taylor to join in ...

Souls in the Sea

SOULS IN THE SEA, by Scott Taylor. Since the 65 species of whales / dolphins may have been consciously evolving for over 30 million years; it does not surprise me that this well researched "ground/wave breaking" treatise on the role cetaceans play in the mythology, history and destiny of humankind ( a single species mind you only 1 million years old) may take a few more months to rise 20,000 leagues from the ocean depths and become a "best seller" here on land! Bravo Scott Taylor, this conscious work is a no nonsense masterpiece offering a vision of interspecies collaboration for a sustainable world community married to the intention for ecological correctness. An easy, enjoyable read with profound implications for all ages and interest levels.

Extraordinary

If you like all creatures of this world and are interested in the oceans/rivers for their unusual variety of living things and all that they [oceans and the creatures] can teach you, you'll like this book: an extraordinary concept for modern man in its historic context. A rare treasure. Not to be missed. Buy this book and read it! It will change your life, or, at least, your perception of your life and environment. A must for all sailors and those who spend their lives, or part of their lives on, or near, the sea.

It's About Time

Scott Taylor's book "Souls In The Sea" is the best researched & well-written book about cetaceans that I have read. Taylor explores and blends science, mythology,literature, biology, medical research and current events which enables one to better understand the contributions and sacrifices that the cetaceans have made for humanity. Read this book...you will be touched, inspired and very grateful that Earth still has such magnificent 'souls in the sea'. Taylor has lit a huge bonfire for us to see the Light and to guide our conscience. If we will only follow.