What is True Nature?

After Cronin's essay, I found myself walking between classes asking what is true nature? Is it the trees scattered throughout campus between brick buildings and sidewalks? Is it the hills I look up at watching over the rest of the town? Or is it something I can't see on a daily basis?

Many people imagine nature as a land untouched by humans... like the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone National Park. However, Cronin argues that humans are a part of nature. Our interpretation of nature at our time of existence defines what nature really is. In today's 'go green' environment, nature is any place where humans haven't cut down the trees or industrialized the land. Extensive forests, deserted islands, and mountains may describe the nature of today. It's a beautiful, prestine nature, much different from the Native American's interpretation of nature as a useful tool to survive. They saw nature as the oak tree next to their teepee that they could cut down to use for a canoe. It was a part of life that we could touch and esssentially destroy, unlike today, where nature is meant to be observed and left alone.

Overall, Cronin argues that the definition of nature is everchanging. Depending on when you've lived on earth, you may see nature differently.

Introduction

Hello Readers,

I am a junior studying sport management and business at Ohio University in Athens, OH. Originally, I am from Westchester County, NY. When I grow up, I hope to be a general manager of a minor league baseball team, or the president of a professional sports team. Until then, I will be writing on this blog every so often as part of an english class required for graduation.

Lowell Berg