Thursday, January 19, 2017

environmental ethics in the time of Trumpism



As we perch on the edge of  the "dystopia of Trumpism", environmental ethics, and values regarding our relationship to the planet are more important than ever.

Learn more about environmental ethics at these sources:

 

 

 

 

 

Exploring the Transition to a Just and Sustainable Future on a Finite Planet

 https://environmentaljusticetv.wordpress.com/

 ISEE – International Society for Environmental Ethics

 The White Horse Press:  http://www.whpress.co.uk/?domain=www.erica.demon.co.uk

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

finding the way to justice

A good book to read right now:
"Mr. Reich’s demonstration of the extent to which our political system has been corrupted by wealth is powerful and convincing. And he offers the reader a way forward that is believable." from a review by Andrew Rosenbaum: http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/beyond-outrage-what-has-gone-wrong-our-economy-and-our-democracy-and-how-fix-it

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

the origins of deep ecology

Arne Naess, Norwegian philosopher, is the originator of "deep ecology", and the paper linked here is foundational to this philosophy:  http://wildsreprisal.com/PDF's/Cascadia%20Rising/The%20shallow%20and%20the%20deep,%20long-range%20ecology%20movement.pdf

Naess, A. 1973. The shallow and the deep. long-range ecology movement. A summary. Inquiry 16: 95-100.