Alienation and Nature in Environmental Philosophy

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political, Science & Nature, Nature
Cover of the book Alienation and Nature in Environmental Philosophy by Simon Hailwood, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Simon Hailwood ISBN: 9781316349267
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: August 21, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Simon Hailwood
ISBN: 9781316349267
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: August 21, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

Many environmental scientists, scholars and activists characterise our situation as one of alienation from nature, but this notion can easily seem meaningless or irrational. In this book, Simon Hailwood critically analyses the idea of alienation from nature and argues that it can be a useful notion when understood pluralistically. He distinguishes different senses of alienation from nature pertaining to different environmental contexts and concerns, and draws upon a range of philosophical and environmental ideas and themes including pragmatism, eco-phenomenology, climate change, ecological justice, Marxism and critical theory. His novel perspective shows that different environmental concerns - both anthropocentric and nonanthropocentric - can dovetail, rather than compete with, each other, and that our alienation from nature need not be something to be regretted or overcome. His book will interest a broad readership in environmental philosophy and ethics, political philosophy, geography and environmental studies.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Many environmental scientists, scholars and activists characterise our situation as one of alienation from nature, but this notion can easily seem meaningless or irrational. In this book, Simon Hailwood critically analyses the idea of alienation from nature and argues that it can be a useful notion when understood pluralistically. He distinguishes different senses of alienation from nature pertaining to different environmental contexts and concerns, and draws upon a range of philosophical and environmental ideas and themes including pragmatism, eco-phenomenology, climate change, ecological justice, Marxism and critical theory. His novel perspective shows that different environmental concerns - both anthropocentric and nonanthropocentric - can dovetail, rather than compete with, each other, and that our alienation from nature need not be something to be regretted or overcome. His book will interest a broad readership in environmental philosophy and ethics, political philosophy, geography and environmental studies.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book The Exoplanet Handbook by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book Language Contact in Europe by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book Seneca: Moral and Political Essays by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book Statistical Downscaling and Bias Correction for Climate Research by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book The Experimental Foundations of Particle Physics by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book Corporations and Citizenship by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book Introduction to Comparative Politics by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book Basic Biotechnology by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book Psychiatric Consultation in Long-Term Care by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book An Economic Theory of Greed, Love, Groups, and Networks by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book A Concise History of the Netherlands by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book Irish Nationalist Women, 1900–1918 by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book The Bank of England by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime by Simon Hailwood
Cover of the book State Food Crimes by Simon Hailwood
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy