He was also the associate editor of a tenvolume collection of naesss works, the selected works of arne naess, published in 2005 by the foundation for deep ecology. Deep ecology movement by alan drengson penguin books. Deep ecology has led to a new system of environmental ethics. Deep ecology is a recent branch of ecological philosophy that considers humankind an integral part of its environment. This comprehensive introduction to the deep ecology movement brings tgether naess groundbreaking work with essays by environmental thinkers and activists responding to and expanding on its philosophical and practical aspects. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is the author of numerous publications, including beyond environmental crisis 1989, doc forest and blue mountain ecostery 1993, the practice of technology 1995, co. Ecology of wisdom, arne naess, alan drengson and bill. Pdf deep ecology movement download full pdf book download.
The paper discusses naess crosscultural approach to characterizing grassroots movements via platform principles that can be supported from a diversity of cultures, worldviews, and personal philosophies. Deep ecology places greater value on nonhuman species, ecosystems and processes in nature than established environmental and green movements. Rather than the alltoeasy stereotype of the deep ecologist as a human hating ecoterrorist, this book shows naess as a deep and complex thinker on the relationship between humanity and the rest of the world. This book approaches deep ecology as a philosophy, not as a political, social, or environmental movement. Writings by arne naess arne naess, alan drengson, bill devall a founder of the deep ecology movement, arne naess has produced articles on environmentalism that have provided unmatched inspiration for ecologists, philosophers, and activists worldwide. Here, editors alan drengson and bill devall provide a comprehensive yet accessible volume of naesss most groundbreaking and seminal essays, which have remained influential among environmentalists to this day. Deep ecology is an environmental movement initiated by a norwegian philosopher, arnie naess, in 1972. Modern environmentalism owes a great debt to philosopher, professor, and writer arne naess, cofounder of the deep ecology movement. In the preface, the background of the planning of this book and the editors purposes are explained.
An introductory anthology, edited by alan drengson and yuichi inoue. A good anthology, but totally inappropriate cover for a book on environmental philosophy. That is the approach that i, arne naess, alan drengson and many of the other writers on deep ecology have taken. Writings by arne naess alan drengson and bill devall, ed. The deep ecology movement, which began with arne naess introduction of the term in 1972, is compared with other movements for social responsibility that developed in the 20th century. Deep ecology, a term coined by noted norwegian philosopher. Deep ecology, a term coined by noted norwegian philosopher arne naess, is a worldwide grassroots environmental movement that seeks to redress the shallow and piecemeal approache of technologybased ecology. Ecofeminism and deep ecology a personal response by. The ecology of wisdom by arne naess overdrive rakuten. He is author of beyond environmental crisis and the practice of technology, and the founder and editor of the trumpeter. Coeditor alan drengson is associate professor of philosophy at the. Its followers share a profund respect for the earths interrelated natural systems and a sense of urgency about the need to make profound cultural and social changes in order to respore and.
Deep ecology movement by alan drengson, 9781556431982, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Coeditor yuichi inoue is professor of environmental studies at sangyo university, nara, japan. Distributed by publishers group west berkeley, ca wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Some thought on the deep ecology movement environment. A critical appreciation the selected works of arne naess.
Alan drengson university of victoria alan drengson is emeritus associate professor of philosophy at the university of victoria, victoria, b. The deep ecology movement foundation for deep ecology. Deep ecology ecology environmental politics environmental sociology environmental theory. Deep ecology is an ecological and environmental philosophy promoting the inherent worth of living beings regardless of their instrumental utility to human needs, plus a restructuring of modern human societies in accordance with such ideas deep ecology argues that the natural world is a subtle balance of complex interrelationships in which the existence of organisms is dependent on the. The deep ecology movement edited by alan drengson and yuichi inoue. Origins, development, and future prospects toward a transpersonal ecosophy alan drengson university of victoria bill devall humboldt state university. Alan drengson is an emeritus professor at the university of victoria in british columbia, canada. Publication made possible through a grant from the foundation for deep ecology. The ecology of wisdom consists of a preface, an introduction, and five sections containing 28 essays. The deep ecology movement an introductory anthology alan drengson and yuichi inoue, editors. Ecophilosophy, the deep ecology movement and ecosophy.
This collection amasses a definitive group of naess most important works in which he calls for nonviolent, cooperative action to protect the earth. Introduces deep ecology, as defined by norwegian philosopher arne naess, and examines his groundbreaking work, as well as essays by environmental thinkers and activists responding to. The individual volumes are not available separately, the whole set must be purchased. We give a detailed account of the movement comparing it to other movements for social responsibility that. In part i, the authors compare deep ecologys philosophical ideas with other positions and debates in environmental philosophy and to other schools of thought such as social ecology, ecofeminism, and moral pluralism. The deep ecology movement, a name introduced by noted norwegian philosopher arne naess, is a worldwide grassroots environmental movement that seeks to redress the shallow and piecemeal approach of technologybased ecology. Jennifer sells says that she wants to keep distinctions between ecofeminism and deep. The movement translates these worldviews into action and social reform. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The practice of technology exploring technology, ecophilosophy, and spiritual disciplines for vital links. A sand county almanac and sketches here and there by aldo leopold, ecology, community and lifestyle. A founder of the deep ecology movement, arne naess has produced articles on environmentalism that have provided unmatched inspiration for ecologists, philosophers, and activists worldwide.
Deep ecology green politics fandom powered by wikia. Alan drengson is an associate professor in the philosophy department at the university of victoria. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alan drengson books online. Coeditor alan drengson is associate professor of philosophy at the university of victoria, b. He presented in the massey symposium at the university of torontos massey. Popular deep ecology books meet your next favorite book. This collection of essays written by arne naess, one of the founders of the deep ecology movement, is a wellwritten, thought provoking set of.
This comprehensive introduction to the deep ecology movement brings together naess groundbreaking work with essays by environmental thinkers and activists responding to and expanding on its philosophical and practical. Edited by harold glasser with assistance from alan drengson in cooperation with the author, springer, the netherlands, 2005, approx. He wasnt the first to dream up the idea of a radical change in humanitys relationship to nature, but he coined the term deep ecology and helped to give it a theoretical foundation. In 1962 carsons book silent spring set off an ecological alarm.
This collection amasses a definitive group of naess most important works in which he calls for nonviolent. Sometimes called an ecosophy, deep ecology offers a definition of the self that differs from traditional notions and is. Deep ecology movement deep ecology movement supporters have comprehensive worldviews of humans in harmony with nature. Alan drengson emeritus professor of philosophy and director of environmental studies retired, universi. Journal of ecosophy and the international journal of ecoforestry.
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