Wayne Martin Mellinger teaches in the BA Program at Antioch University Santa Barbara. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, studied at the University of Paris (Sorbonne), and received his Master's and Ph.D from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where her taught for five years. He has also taught at the Berkeley and Santa Cruz campuses of the University of California, as well as the Fielding Graduate University, and Ventura College. He is a social worker for the homeless and social justice activist. He is the founder of Dionysian Naturalism, a philosophy that seeks to revere and r…
Wayne Martin Mellinger teaches in the BA Program at Antioch University Santa Barbara. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, studied at the University of Paris (Sorbonne), and received his Master's and Ph.D from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where her taught for five years. He has also taught at the Berkeley and Santa Cruz campuses of the University of California, as well as the Fielding Graduate University, and Ventura College. He is a social worker for the homeless and social justice activist. He is the founder of Dionysian Naturalism, a philosophy that seeks to revere and re-sacralize the natural world, integrating scientific understanding with spiritual experience. It draws inspiration from the Dionysian spirit, characterized by ecstasy, passion, and a deep connection to nature. This philosophy emphasizes the importance of direct, experiential connection with the natural world, fostering a sense of awe, wonder, and reverence. It promotes ecological consciousness, social justice, and the celebration of diversity, aiming to create a more harmonious and equitable world for all beings.
