Patterson, John,  1941- <br/><br/>
Exploring Maori values / 
John Patterson. 
 - 190 pages ;  21 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-190). 
<br/><br/>Respect, balance and survival -- Values in the proverbs -- Spiritual values -- Values and virtues -- Utu and balance -- Collective responsibility -- Values and traditional narratives. 
<br/><br/> This book offers Pakeha New Zealanders an insight into Māori thought and values and the basis for the sort of understanding and partnership that should exist between Pakeha and Maori. It also presents a new perspective from which long-held Pakeha values can be reassessed. John Patterson attempts, as an investigative philosopher, to come to grips with personal, embedded limitations that inform any look into one world-view from the perspective of another. He demonstrates a high degree of empathy with and respect for Māori and the book offers a practical model for engagement with this culture and for greater mutual understanding. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1877399418 9781877399411 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Māori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs<br/>Philosophy, Māori<br/>Māori (New Zealand people)--Religion<br/>Values--New Zealand<br/>Rāpunga whakaaro<br/>Tikanga<br/>Matatika<br/>Mana atua<br/>Tikanga tuku iho
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DU423.S63  / P37 1992 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>199.930899942