Ecophilosophy in a World of Crisis: Critical realism and the Nordic Contributions

Synopsis

Building on its origins at a seminar in Oslo organized by two of the editors, this book combines classic texts of Nordic ecophilosophy and the original contributions of those influenced by this tradition to　 present the view that critical realism is indeed a worthy intellectual tradition to carry forward and further develop the work of the founders of Nordic ecophilosophy. It was clear at the seminar that there was a promising convergence of interests and themes in the two approaches; while at the same time, within the Nordic ecophilosophical tradition, there was appreciation of the capacity of critical realism, with its provision　 of a robust philosophical ontology and generation of totalizing immanent critiques of Western philosophy, to provide an expansive and secure home for the development of ecophilosophical work generally. If there is a single overarching theme of critical realist philosophy, it surely must be that of the unity of theory and practice, which Bhaskar, following Hegel, has also called "seriousness". This makes the applicability, relevance and actionability of critical realism key considerations for critical realists. There can be no doubt that this concern was shared fully by the Nordic ecophilosophers; and this quality of　 "seriousness" is a striking feature of the Nordic contributions presented in this book.

Copyright:

2012

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Publisher Quality

Book Size:

236 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781136621550

Related ISBNs:

9780203698846, 9780415686907, 9780415686907, 9780415692328, 9780415692328

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

03/29/20

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N/A

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sociology

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Roy Bhaskar

Edited by:

Petter Naess

Edited by:

Karl Georg Høyer