Deep ecology

Deep ecology, ecofeminism, and social ecology have several similar aspects to their approaches, but also have a variety of differences that make them unique in their philosophy. One idea that is similar between all three approaches is the idea of radical change within societies worldwide. Although radical change is crucial to these philosophical approaches, there are differing systems that take place within each idea and different ecological challenges that are faced by them. Deep ecology does not associate with one specific environmental philosophy, but rather describes numerous philosophies. It is closely connected to the Norwegian philosopher, Arne Naess, who held strong beliefs in the both human and nonhuman life having intrinsic value.…

By using Ecomodernism and Deep Ecology perspectives I will analyze John Vidal's article "Are food and water driving a 21st-century African land grab", which discusses current agricultural practices in Ethiopia. Development scholars are divided about the potential benefits or drawbacks of large-scale, intensive agriculture (Vidal). Both sides agree that there is a need for reform to protect food supply, the approaches of ecomodernist and deep ecologists do not align with each other. Ecomodernism…

They are the eight principles that all deep ecologists follow. The fifth principle states, present human interference with the nonhuman world is excessive, and the situation is rapidly worsening (The Anarchist Library). For example, 137 species of animals are becoming extinct each day, which adds up to 50,005 species disappearing every year, because of deforestation (Oocities). If we don’t start doing something about this issue the world’s animal population will become extinct, and that’s only…

Self-Realization: It is central to Naess’ Deep Ecology. Naess means by Self-Realization that one has to realize his/her sense of self beyond the narrow ego to identify with all living beings. It is the spiritual realization of the self as the part of human and nonhuman worlds. One has to broaden and deepen their thoughts to realize what they are actually. We have to realize ‘self’ (ego) in ‘Self’ (soul). Naess is quite influenced by Gandhiji when Gandhiji described his ultimate goal in a way…

The term ‘deep ecology’ originated with the contributions of Arne Naes, a Norwegian philosopher. There are some fundamental premises that followers of deep ecology adhere by inspite arguing among themselves about the philosophical and political implications of the same. Ramachandra Guha in his article basically focuses on those four features of what is termed as ‘deep ecology’. According to him, the four tenets are as follows – • There is a need to shift from anthropocentric to biocentric…

Deep ecology is a “new metaphysics that places humans in nature not above it”, “a total intermingling of person with planet” (RE, 92) and it “promotes a sense of human place within the household of nature” (RE, 93). It is resonating with the ecocentric part of partnership ethics that humans are part of the nature and are not superior to other species in any way. We cannot selfishly develop simply for profit or social goods, and cut trees down and release pollutants to the biosphere recklessly.…

men and women. Ecology is the study of humans and their interactions with the environment. Many aspects within the feminist movement, the peace movement, and the environmentalist and green movements can be seen within ecofeminism. Ecofeminists and ecofeminism is the belief that environmentalism and feminism are intrinsically connected. Most forms of ecofeminism rely a historical analysis of ideology. The emergence of a patriarchy system can be seen as one of the many examples. The patriarchal…

Whether you want to admit it or not, at some point everyone will have to follow with the green movement. Despite the statistic to decide to build green--or sustainable--has voluminous benefits, there will be disadvantages that need to be considered. Concerns such as rate, capital, and measureable readiness and whereabouts constraints are taken into account when choosing to build green. What we need to realize is we have almost reached a point where we can no longer sustain ourselves as a…

contributes into the ‘construction’ of nature and the politics of development (Nayar, 241). Eco-criticism focuses on the link between literature and nature. Raymond Williams in his ‘The Country and the City’(1973) elegantly argued how English Literature contributed to specific notions of nature (Nayar, 242). Thus, eco-criticism believes that literary, visual and other representations of nature have very much to do with an age’s views and treatment of nature. Further, it seeks links between…

The deep ecology is an example of movement. However, Ramachandra Guha criticizes the movement. Guha acknowledges the deep ecology philosophy, although he doubts its wellbeing in the underdeveloped nations stipulating that it fits the American civilization. The primary focus of preserving the wilderness could threaten the economic survival of most underdeveloped nations. Guha recognized four fundamental features of deep ecology concerning nature/human…