philosophy

Arne Naess discusses the distinction made by Kant between “moral” and “beautiful” actions in relation to efforts to counteract the current ecological crisis.

Lester Milbrath discusses the good life, as practised in modern society, claiming it to not only be unsustainable but also frequently not even good.

Celebrating the Hopi Tricentennial, Itam Hakim Hopiit is a poetic visualization of Hopi philosophy and prophesy.

In his work, Francaviglia proposes “to tell the story of how the Great Basin’s environment resonates in the spiritual lives of all its people”.

Humans must define and carry out a way of life so that each generation can fulfill and forward their obligation to their children while enjoying a favourable way of life themselves.

Patrick Murphy argues for a new conception of human agency based on culturopoeia and an application of an ecofeminist dialogic method for analysing human-nature relationships.

The article explores the possibilities of a new ethic that incorporates the phenomenon of environmental crisis and aims at changing people’s outlooks and behaviour.

The present article offers an analysis of human surprise and ignorance in the context of environmental issues.

William Aiken examines the tradition of human rights and their role in our currently increasing environmental awareness.

Does it make sense to say that one should not, or ought not, take pleasure in certain objects or events within the natural environment? Cheryl Foster explores ethical constraints on aesthetic activity and appreciation.