Relational Epistemology and Amazonian Land-based Education: Learning the Ideas of Intra-dependency in the Central Purus River

Abstract

This article discusses relational land-based education in the Brazilian Amazon and the idea of intra-dependency. The data produced with the Apurinã presents the intra-relational spaces of knowing created between different beings, human and other-than-human, which contrast with the notion of individual learners. Apurinã co-existence in learning also sheds light on the emotional dimension of Amazonian relational epistemology, while its inclusion of human–environment relations can contribute to taking seriously the practice of care toward other-than-human beings.