Environment: What is Deep Econoly?

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Over the past few centuries industrialism has engulfed the modern world. Despite the many advances brought about by the use of machinery and factories, these innovationsproduce copious amounts of carbon emissions, which haveled to the development of numerous environmental hazards. The effect of industrialism on the environment is something that could only be seen clearly years later. As we search for a solution to this and other pressing ecological problems, we must come from a perspective that takes industrialism, as part of the problem, into account. (Suzuki 1997) (Mclaughlin 1995)The transformation into a way of life which is more ecologically sound will be a struggle which will last for generations. The changes this transformation will require will be on scale with those of the industrial and agricultural revolutions. Arne Naess’ Deep Ecology is a philosophy that can lead us through such a transformation. Since the 1960’s Naess’ theory has become the benchmark for environmental ethics.This essay will examine Arne Naess’ Deep Ecology. A comparison of two ecological philosophies, Shallow and Deep Ecology, will be given. The reasoning and development of the Deep Ecology platform will be discussed. Finally, the eight principles that form the Deep Ecology platform will be outlinedand considered.
The word ecology originates from the science of biology; it refers to the study of interactions among organisms and their environment. (Dictionary) For Naess, ecological science, concerned with facts and logic alone, cannot answer ethical questions about how we should live. For this we need what Naess refers to as “ecological wisdom”.(Naess 1973) Naess states “Through deep experience, deep questioning, and deep commitment emerges deep ecolo...

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Harding, S. (2013) What is Deep Ecology?, Schumacher College: Learing Resources [Online] Available: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/learning- resources [6 Feb 2014]
McLaughlin, A. (1995) “The Heart of Deep Ecology.” In Sessions, G. (ed) Deep Ecology for the 21st Century, Shambhala Press, Boston.
Naess, A.(1973) The shallow and the deep, long range ecology movements: a summary.Inquiry (Oslo), v.16.
Naess, A. (ed) (1985) Deep Ecology, IMT Productions, Santa Monica. Naess, A. (1989) Ecology, Community, and Lifestyle: Outline of an Ecosophy,
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Rothenberg, D. (1983) Is It Painful to Think? : Conversations with Arne Naess. University of Minnesota Press, p 151-176
Suzuki, D. (1997) The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature, Bantam Books, Vancouver.

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