"Nature as a You: Novalis' Philosophical Thought and the Modern Ecological Crisis"
This paper aims to introduce the German Romantic poet Novalis into the discussion of the modern ecological crisis.
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"Artefacts and Living Artefacts"
In this paper, Helena Siipi explores some parallels and dissimilarities between aesthetic appreciation that takes as its focus art objects and that which focuses on natural objects.
"Aesthetic Appreciation in the Artworld and in the Natural World"
In this paper, David E. W. Fenner explores some parallels and dissimilarities between aesthetic appreciation that takes as its focus art objects and that which focuses on natural objects.
What Would Indigenous Taxonomy Look Like? The Case of Blandowski's Australia
"Nature as Honorary Art"
Jay Appleton addresses the apparent difficulty experienced by philosophers in applying the methodology of art criticism to the aesthetics of nature and uses the idea of “narrative” to explore it.
"Nature Humanised: Nature Respected"
Ronald Hepburn discusses the aesthetic appreciation of nature, arguing that not all humanising falsifies, and that we can respect nature as well as annex its forms and expressive qualities in our aesthetic appreciation.
"Environmental Pollution and Professional Responsibility: Ibsen's A Public Enemy as a Seminar on Science Communication and Ethics"
Hub Zwart presents an environmental analysis of Henrik Ibsen’s A Public Enemy.
Mandy Martin’s Artistic Explorations
In this article, Jane Carruthers outline the merits of Mandy Martin’s artwork and the nature of her projects.
The Edges of Environmental History: Honouring Jane Carruthers
About this issue
This volume of RCC Perspectives, featuring artwork by Australian artist Mandy Martin, is a tribute to the wonderful career of Jane Carruthers.
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The Contribution of Cartoonists to Environmental Debates in Nigeria: The Koko Toxic-Waste-Dumping Incident
This paper focuses on the 1987 to 1988 dumping of hazardous industrial waste in Koko, Nigeria. The paper critically analyzes the number, content, and contexts of cartoons that covered the toxic-waste dumping.