Walking respectfully on the earth: A problem for deep ecology
Environmental Philosophy: The Art of Life in a World of Limits
ISBN: 978-1-78350-136-6, eISBN: 978-1-78350-137-3
Publication date: 27 December 2013
Abstract
Purpose
To explore an idea that has been articulated and defended by a number of influential deep ecologists, namely, the idea that all living organisms or species should be valued equally, or regarded as possessing equal intrinsic value.
Design/methodology/approach
Examination of some of the key works of deep ecological theorists.
Findings
Despite its initial attractiveness as an expression of respect for all living things, there is something fundamentally paradoxical about the deep ecological position that has come to be known as biocentric egalitarianism.
Research limitations/implications
What is presented here is partial and does not cover all of the deep ecological thinking.
Practical implications
Offers some initial lines of exploration for scholars interested in the problems with this core deep ecological notion of biocentric egalitarianism/respect for all living things.
Originality/value
Offers a new account of non-egalitarian biocentrism
Keywords
Citation
Duddy, T. (2013), "Walking respectfully on the earth: A problem for deep ecology", Environmental Philosophy: The Art of Life in a World of Limits (Advances in Sustainability and Environmental Justice, Vol. 13), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 197-210. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2051-5030(2013)0000013013
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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