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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…
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Critical Reason vs. Instrumental Reason: A Call for Ethics
A Perspective of the Frankfurt School How can we create a world that is not only fair but also sustainable and free from oppression? As global challenges such as climate change, economic disparities, and political instability grow more pressing, we must turn to ethical frameworks that help us critically engage…
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