Deep Ecology

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Deep Ecology

• Jon Averill
• PA395

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Deep Ecology

• Called for new ecological paradigm that will
  replace the dominant mechanistic paradigm of the
  past 300 years.
• Based on a Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess 1973
  Article The Shallow and the Deep, Long-Range
  Ecology Movement

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Deep Ecology

• Notion that the reform of environmentalism in the
  70s dealt only with the legal and institution
  fixes for pollution and resource depletion
• Notion that fundamental changes in human
  relations with nonhuman nature need to take place.

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Deep Ecology

• Arne Naess Principles of Deep Ecology
• Rejection on man-in-environment image in favor of
  the relation, total field image.
• Biospherical egalitarianism
• Principles of diversity and of symbiosis
• Anti-class posture
• Fight against pollution and resource depletion.
• Complexity, not complication.
• Local autonomy and decentralization.

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Deep Ecology

• Principles of Deep Ecology
• Bill Devall Sociologist
• George Sessions Philosopher
• New metaphysics with humans in nature not above
  it.
• New psychology or philosophy total
  intermingling of person with planet.
• Human carrying capacity
• Ecocentric vs. homocentric ethic
• Ecologically-based science promotes sense of
  human place in nature. Design with nature.

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Deep Ecology

• a philosophy based on our sacred relationship
  with Earth and all beings
• an international movement for a viable future
• a path for self realization
• a compass for daily action

Deep Ecology is                             

• continuing inquiry into the appropriate human
  roles on our planet
• root cause analysis of unsustainable practices
• reduction of human consumption
• conservation and restoration of ecosystems
• a life of committed action for Earth

Deep Ecology Supports
http//www.deep-ecology.org/
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Critiques of Deep Ecology