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Environmental Philosophy re-emerged as a major social movement in the 1970s. The movement was an attempt to connect with humanity's sense of alienation from nature in a continuing fashion throughout history. The movement created a divide between the body of writing that is fairly professional; objective, theoretical and academic in nature. This contrasts with a more spiritual and political concern. Environmental Philosophy encompasses each of these positions in the overall study and acknowledgement of the craft.<ref>Weston 1999, p. 2.</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 21:44, 7 November 2012
Environmental philosophy is a branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humans' place within it.[1] Environmental philosophy includes environmental ethics, environmental aesthetics, ecofeminism and environmental theology.[2] Some of the main areas of interest for environmental philosophers are:
- Defining environment and nature
- How to value the environment
- Moral status of animals and plants
- Endangered species
- Environmentalism and Deep Ecology
- Aesthetic value of nature
- Restoration of nature
- Consideration of future generations[1]
Contemporary Issues
- Overfished oceans
- Pesticides in ground and water
- Ozone holes
- Rising extinction rates
- Deforestation
- Pollutants in atmosphere (Such as Carbon-Dioxide)[3]
Modern History
Environmental Philosophy re-emerged as a major social movement in the 1970s. The movement was an attempt to connect with humanity's sense of alienation from nature in a continuing fashion throughout history. The movement created a divide between the body of writing that is fairly professional; objective, theoretical and academic in nature. This contrasts with a more spiritual and political concern. Environmental Philosophy encompasses each of these positions in the overall study and acknowledgement of the craft.[4]
References
- ^ a b Belshaw, Christopher (2001). Environmental Philosophy. Chesham: Acumen. ISBN 1-902683-21-8.
- ^ "International Association of Environmental Philosophy". Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ Weston 1999, p. 2.
- ^ Weston 1999, p. 2.
See also
Further reading
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