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Earth as a Moral Community: Rethinking Responsibility and Justice in the Age of Ecological Crisis
A call to shift the conversation from exploitation to care, from utility to justice, and from short-term gains to long-term responsibility. This is not a call for austerity – but for reimagining prosperity.
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The Need for an Ecological and Feminist Perspective
The Death of Nature is a profound analysis of the relationship between scientific advancements, capitalism, and gender oppression. Merchant illustrates how science and economic development have not only driven technological progress but also fostered a culture of domination over both nature and women. She emphasizes that achieving sustainable and just development requires a shift in…
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Understanding Promethean Shame in Anders’ Philosophy
Günther Anders argues that modern technology has outpaced human moral imagination, leaving us incapable of grasping the consequences of our own creations. This leads to what he calls Promethean Shame, a deep sense of inferiority in comparison to the machines we ourselves have built.
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Degrowth, Art, and Ecology: A New Perspective on Sustainability
In this piece, I explore how the groundbreaking ideas of Bruno Latour, Bertolt Brecht, and Serge Latouche challenge traditional paradigms that view nature merely as a resource for consumption. Instead, they advocate for an integrated approach that values the intricate social, cultural, and economic interactions shaping our environment.
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Ethics
The article highlights the need for integrating ethical frameworks into environmental governance and corporate decision-making for sustainable practices. It discusses Kantian ethics, Aristotelian virtue, and Jonas’ imperative as foundations for corporate social responsibility. Emphasizing education and interdisciplinary collaboration, it calls for moral grounding in policies to ensure environmental accountability for future generations.
Ethics on Earth©
Ethics on Earth© 