My Elders Taught Me: Aspects of Western Great Lakes American Indian Philosophy - Paperback

by John F. Boatman (Author)

In this book the author examines various aspects of a selection of Western Great Lakes American Indian philosophical traditions and beliefs. He combines over forty years of stories, anecdotes, and observations learned from Western Great Lakes tribal elders into a coherent and thought-provoking philosophy text which challenges readers to look beyond their own cultural prepossessions and discover a method of asking questions where the answers come from within.

Author Biography

John F. Boatman is Instructional Program Coordinator and Lecturer in American Indian Studies and in Ethnic Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.