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From Anthropocentrism to Eco-Centrism: A Philosophical Shift
For centuries, ethical thought placed the human being at the center of moral concern. Nature was valued mainly for what it provided—resources, space, and security for human progress. But the ecological crises of the Anthropocene challenge this assumption. Climate instability, biodiversity loss, and planetary limits reveal a simple truth: human flourishing cannot exist apart from…
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A Year of Ethics on Earth
A year of Ethics on Earth
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Kant, Aristotle, and Jonas: Foundations of Moral Freedom
I have been busy these past weeks thinking about how people keep their moral compass steady when they are surrounded by pressure, uncertainty, and expectations that don’t always align with what they believe is right. These reflections came from the growing awareness of how often people feel morally overwhelmed in the world we live in…
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From Ego to Eco: Rethinking Our Place in Nature
The environmental crisis confronting us today is not only scientific, political, or economic. At its core, it is a profound moral crisis. For generations, we have seen ourselves as separate from the natural world.
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Albania’s Ecological Footprint: Lessons from Earth Overshoot Day
In 2025, if everyone on Earth lived like the average Albanian, we would reach Earth Overshoot Day on September 13, nearly two months later than the global date of July 24. This later date reflects Albania’s more moderate ecological footprint, shaped by lower energy use, local diets, and significant natural biocapacity. Yet the nation still…
Ethics on Earth©
Ethics on Earth© 