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The Ecology of Wisdom: Writings by Arne Naess
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by Arne Naess, Alan Drengson (Editor), Bill Devall (Editor)
Arne Naess
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The Ecology of Wisdom: Writings by Arne Naess
352
by Arne Naess, Alan Drengson (Editor), Bill Devall (Editor)
Arne Naess
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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. This collection amasses a definitive group of Naess' most important works in which he calls for nonviolent, cooperative action to protect the Earth. Rich with observations, insights, and anecdotes, Naess' writings draw from Eastern religious practices, Gandhian nonviolent direct action, and Spinozan unity systems. Playful and compassionate in tone, Ecology of Wisdom showcases Naess' exceptional enthusiasm, wit, and spiritual fascination with nature, while educating each of us about the steps we must take to rescue the planet and illuminating the relevance of this important environmental advocate.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781582435923 |
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Publisher: | Catapult |
Publication date: | 06/15/2010 |
Pages: | 352 |
Sales rank: | 855,964 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d) |
About the Author
Arne Naess is a widely celebrated Norwegian philosopher and activist whose long career includes a prestigious professorship in the University of Oslo's philosophy department, continuing activism in social and ecological issues, and major contributions to the development of the Deep Ecology Movement. His many books include Ecology, Community, and Lifestyle, Life's Philosophy , and Four Modern Philosophers . He is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Oslo and a Fellow of their Center for Development and Environment.
Bill Devall is emeritus professor of sociology at Humboldt State University, Arcata, California. He is the author of numerous books on deep ecology, including Deep Ecology: Living as if Nature Mattered and Simple in Means, Rich in Ends: Practicing Deep Ecology. He is also the editor–in–chief of Clearcut: The Tragedy of Industrial Forestry.
Alan Drengson is emeritus professor of philosophy and adjunct professor of environmental studies at the University of Victoria in Canada. He is the founding editor of The Trumpeter: Journal of Ecosophy and Ecoforestry, as well as coeditor of three anthologies, The Philosophy of Society, The Deep Ecology Movement, and Ecoforestry. Most recently, he oversaw the completion of the Selected Works of Arne Naess, a ten–volume collection of Naess's writings.
Bill Devall is emeritus professor of sociology at Humboldt State University, Arcata, California. He is the author of numerous books on deep ecology, including Deep Ecology: Living as if Nature Mattered and Simple in Means, Rich in Ends: Practicing Deep Ecology. He is also the editor–in–chief of Clearcut: The Tragedy of Industrial Forestry.
Alan Drengson is emeritus professor of philosophy and adjunct professor of environmental studies at the University of Victoria in Canada. He is the founding editor of The Trumpeter: Journal of Ecosophy and Ecoforestry, as well as coeditor of three anthologies, The Philosophy of Society, The Deep Ecology Movement, and Ecoforestry. Most recently, he oversaw the completion of the Selected Works of Arne Naess, a ten–volume collection of Naess's writings.
Table of Contents
Preface Alan Drengson Bill Devall vii
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction: The Life and Work of Arne Naess: An Appreciative Overview by Alan Drengson 3
Places in the Real World
An Example of a Place: Tvergastein 45
Modesty and the Conquest of Mountains 65
Avalanches as Social Constructions 68
The World of Concrete Contents 70
Self-Realization: An Ecological Approach to Being in the World 81
The Long-Range Deep Ecology Movement
The Three Great Movements 99
The Basics of the Deep Ecology Movement 105
Cultural Diversity and the Deep Ecology Movement 120
The Place of Joy in a World of Fact 123
Beautiful Action: Its Function in the Ecological Crisis 133
Lifestyle Trends Within the Deep Ecology Movement 140
Methodology and Systems
Reflections on Total Views 145
The Limited Neutrality of Typologies of Systems 160
The Methodology of Normative Systems 167
Pluralism in Cultural Anthropology 181
The Principle of Intensity 187
Creativity and Gestalt Thinking 192
Gestalt Thinking and Buddhism 195
Nonviolence and Gandhi, Spinoza and Wholeness
Nonmilitary Defense 207
Gandhian Nonviolent Verbal Communication: The Necessity of Training 219
Spinoza and the Deep Ecology Movement 230
Through Spinoza to Mahayana Buddhism, or Through Mahayana Buddhism to Spinoza? 252
Freedom, Self, and Activeness, According to Spinoza 274
Problems and Ways Forward
Industrial Society, Postmodernity, and Ecological Sustainability 279
Sustainability! The Integral Approach 293
Population Reduction: An Ecosophical View 302
Deep Ecology for the Twenty-Second Century 308
Notes 315
Bibliography 326
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