Environment and Philosophy provides an accessible introduction to the radical challenges that environmentalism poses to concepts that have become almost second nature in the modern world. These include:
* the ideas of science and objectivity
* the conventional placement of the human being within the environment
* the individualism of convential Modern thought
Written in an accessible way for those without a background in philosophy, this text examines ways of thinking about ourselves, nature and our relationship with nature. It offers an introduction to the phenomenological perspective on environmental issues, and also to the questions of what natural beauty is.
Autorentext
Vernon Pratt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lancaster., Jane Howarth is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lancaster., Emily Brady is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lancaster.
Zusammenfassung
Environment and Philosophy provides an accessible introduction to the radical challenges that environmentalism poses to concepts that have become almost second nature in the modern world. These include:* the ideas of science and objectivity* the conventional placement of the human being within the environment* the individualism of convential Modern thoughtWritten in an accessible way for those without a background in philosophy, this text examines ways of thinking about ourselves, nature and our relationship with nature. It offers an introduction to the phenomenological perspective on environmental issues, and also to the questions of what natural beauty is.
Inhalt
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Objective nature; Chapter 3 We are all one life; Chapter 4 The exploitation of nature and women; Chapter 5 Phenomenology and the environment; Chapter 6 Coping with individualism; Chapter 7 Lines into the future; Chapter 8 Ecology and communities; Chapter 9 The importance of being an individual; Chapter 10 The aesthetics of the natural environment;