Ecologism : an introduction /

The text provides a survey of the main components of ecologism and examines elements that have been neglected in existing literature. It contains debates surrounding this aspect of political philosophy, and the author's own development of them.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Baxter, Brian, 1949-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©1999.
Subjects:
Green movement.
Human ecology > Political aspects.
Écologisme.
Écologie humaine > Aspect politique.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > History & Theory.
Milieuethiek.
Ecologie.
Groenen.
Politieke aspecten.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • pt. 1. Theory. 2. Metaphysics. 3. Biology and Ecologism: The Case of Sociobiology
  • pt. 2. Morality. 4. The Moral Theory of Ecologism. 5. Moral Considerability and Moral Trade-offs
  • pt. 3. Politics. 6. Ecologism's Political Philosophy: Human Nature, the Human Predicament and Political Morality. 7. Ecologism's Political Philosophy: Political Morality and Meta-issues. 8. Ecologism and Contemporary Political Philosophy: Utilitarianism, Rawlsian Liberalism and Libertarianism. 9. Ecologism and Contemporary Political Philosophy: Marxism, Communitarianism and Feminism
  • pt. 4. Political Economy. 10. Can Ecologism Transform Capitalism?: Sustainable Development, Ecological Modernisation and Economic Democracy. 11. Alternatives to 'Greened' Capitalism: Market Socialism and Global Ecology. 12. Conclusion

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