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Wakan Tanka: On Human Origins, Spirituality and the Meaning of Life Paperback – February 25, 2021

by John Bennett (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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Where did we come from? Why are we here? Is there a god? In our modern world, many people yearn for answers to these most fundamental of life's questions, having become disillusioned with trite explanations and troubled by narratives that deny their intuitive spirituality.

Beginning with some of our most ancient ancestors, Wakan Tanka traces the evolution of humanity through the ages. Citing paleontological and archaeological discoveries, along with recent genetic evidence, it recounts how mankind evolved from the earliest mammals into anatomically and behaviourally modern humans.

Wakan Tanka describes how human culture and spirituality evolved in concert with anatomy. Showing how humankind has, since very ancient times, had an instinctual, moral sense, it discusses how our spirituality has given us an appreciation for both the aesthetic and divine aspects of life as reflected in our cultures and artistic endeavours.

By comparing philosophical and religious views of creation with modern scientific theory, Wakan Tanka reaches the conclusion that, rather than conflicting, these views are remarkably similar and equally valid ways of describing the same reality. Indeed, our scientific knowledge and spiritual beliefs can be harmonized, providing us with a deeper understanding of ourselves, of creation and of life's purpose.
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    330 pages
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  3. Publisher
    FriesenPress
  4. Publication date
    February 25, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.69 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1525576941
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1525576942
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John Bennett was born in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Canada. He has a BASc degree in Electrical Engineering from Queens University and a Phd from the University of British Columbia. Shortly after his graduation from UBC, Dr Bennett joined the fledging Canadian aerospace company, MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) where he spent most of his working career pioneering the development of advanced imaging radar systems for remote sensing satellites and aircraft.

In addition to engineering, Dr. Bennett has maintained a lifelong interest in evolution, physics and philosophy and has continued to follow advances in these diverse fields throughout his life.

In his book Wakan Tanka, Dr Bennett has drawn upon ideas from his varied interests to address the enduring questions of antiquity pertaining to human evolution, the nature of creation, and life's purpose.

Dr. Bennett is married with three children and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ FriesenPress
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 25, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1525576941
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1525576942
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.69 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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John Bennett was born in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Canada. He has a BASc degree in Electrical Engineering from Queens University and a Phd from the University of British Columbia. Shortly after his graduation from UBC, Dr Bennett joined the fledging Canadian aerospace company, MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) where he spent most of his working career pioneering the development of advanced imaging radar systems for remote sensing satellites and aircraft.

In addition to engineering, Dr. Bennett's passions include human evolution, paleoanthropology, cosmology and philosophy and he has continued to follow developments in these diverse fields throughout his life.

In Wakan Tanka - On Human Origins, Spirituality and the Meaning of Life, Dr Bennett's first book, he has drawn upon ideas from his varied interests to address the enduring questions of antiquity pertaining to human evolution, the nature of creation, and life's purpose.

​Dr. Bennett is married with three children and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

For more information visit www.wakantankabook.com, or dialogue with John Bennett on Twitter at @authorjohnb.

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  • Jennifer Phelan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting review of evolution! Where we've come from, where we are, and where we are going..
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Wakan Tanka is a profound book that leaves you with lingering thoughts and reflections. It changed the way I look at people and the world around me.

    Dr. Bennett starts with a very comprehensive, painstaking review of the current theories and proof of the evolution of humans to Homo sapiens sapiens; what is known and not known, and how the theories have changed over time. He then proceeds to contemplate the evolution of cognitive thought and spirituality that separate humans from the vast majority of other life on the planet. How have these traits evolved, and does survival of the fittest still apply?

    Before reading Wakan Tanka, I had never pondered how humans have developed conscious thought, ingenuity, and creativity, and how these “advanced” abilities have divorced us from instinct or perhaps just refined our instinct into what we call “intuition”. At the same time, are we advanced enough or are we continuing to evolve enough to switch the current course of humanity towards environmental devastation and mass extinction?

    Wakan Tanka is definitely a recommended read.
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  • STEVEN SERIL
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very impressive take on the history of the human species!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    Score: 96/100 (9.6 out of 10)

    This book made us all collectively go “WOW!” Wow, wow, wow. What more do we have to say but wow? This book by the brilliant Dr. John Bennett is a great collection of educational, historical detail and philosophical discussions regarding humanity, the evolution of our species in relation to the changing Earth, and humanity's search for higher meaning. Wow. Well, that's a lot to unpack!

    You can just tell that Dr. Bennett did his research. You can also tell the passion he put into this. You can tell the rounds of edits and revisions he put this through.

    We read this over the course of about a week, and it seemed like every day we had something interesting to say or discuss about it. For example, we were like, “Did you know that meteorite in Mexico that killed the dinosaurs created a tsunami that was 100 meters high?!” or “Did you know that some of the hominids may have interbred or that some of them like the Neanderthals lived around the same time as Homo Sapiens?”

    And, of course, we had to have a 30 minute conversation about how cool chimpanzees are, how close they are to us genetically, and how cute and fluffy they are.

    This book takes you from the beginning—to scientific Adam—to see the kind of world he must've lived in and the challenges he must've faced. It shows you how humans and human-like creatures may have evolved, adapting to changes such as the climate, predators, and food availability. We go through multiple epochs or critical periods in Earth's history, each one with its own interesting stories to tell. What's very apparent is that despite all we know, there are even more things we don't know and have to make educated-guesses about because evidence is sparse or non-existent. We have to assume a lot about what certain tools were used for because, obviously we weren't there to see it.

    There are so many interesting things to explore in this book! There are the fossil remains of hominids. There are their tools. There are their footprints and cave drawings. And speaking of caves, you even get to uncover some of the secrets of the caves near Gibraltar. There are even sections on the development of hominids and civilizations in East and South Asia, Mesopotamia, Africa, and more that are just a joy to read. They're fascinating!

    Something that's also interesting about this book is that despite all the scientific knowledge the author has, they're not dismissive of the topic of peoples' belief systems. In fact, a lot of this book speculates about how or why these belief systems came to be across the globe. For example, the author wonders if ritual burials or funerals may have indicated a growing concept of an afterlife. The author's stated goal is to seek a way to harmonize these beliefs with what can be scientifically proven. It's actually very fascinating. So is this pseudo-science? Actually, no. Almost every statement is backed up with at least some reputable source and/or evidence. Almost everything is questioned, and we're invited to question everything. That's science. True science leaves no stone unturned and no hypothesis unconsidered. At the same time, true science makes as few assumptions as possible, and Dr. Bennett seems to accomplish this balance between what we can safely speculate and what we know for sure.

    So, congratulations to Dr. Bennett on his impressive book on the history of the human species! You've joined a very exclusive list of 9.6-rated books!
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  • Mary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking
    Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I enjoyed the author's use of humour to personalize many of his musings & the quotes at chapter headings throughout the remarkable story of humankind. The second part is thought provoking suggesting more universality of belief systems than differences. The reader is left to ponder the reasons for our being & whether by chance or design. A worthwhile read.
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