Environmental Philosophy and East Asia: Nature, Time, Responsibility (Political Theories in East Asian Context)

By: Hiroshi Abe and Matthias Fritsch and Mario Wenning

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Synopsis: This book explores the contributions of East Asian traditions, particularly Buddhism and Daoism, to environmental philosophy in dialogue with European philosophy. It critically examines the conceptions of human responsibility toward nature and across time presented within these traditions.The volume rethinks human relationships to the natural world by focusing on three main themes: Daoist and Eurodaoist perspectives on nature, human responsibility toward nature, and Buddhist perspectives on life and nature. By way of discussing East Asian traditions and European thinkers, this collection reveals that the impact of humanity on the environment is shaped not only by distinctive modes of economic production, but also by cultural beliefs and practices. Representing a unique constellation of environmental and intercultural philosophy, the contributions present systematic approaches to the global need for cultivating environmental responsibility across cultures and generations to address the political, ethical, and aesthetic challenges arising from humanity’s transformative impact on the natural world.Presenting a critical re-evaluation of human relationships to the natural world in dialogue with East Asian traditions, this will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Philosophy, Environmental Studies and Asian Studies.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 190 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000604535
Related ISBNs:: 9781032108353, 9781003217305, 9781032107806
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 07/08/22
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Hiroshi Abe, Matthias Fritsch, and Mario Wenning
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Social Studies, Philosophy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Hiroshi Abe
Edited by:: Matthias Fritsch
Edited by:: Mario Wenning