Philosophical basics of ecology and economy

The distinctive characteristic of this book's approach is to provide a brand new and comprehensive view on problems pertaining to the relationship between humans and nature, without limit to any one particular discipline. Environmental issues are not exclusively physical, biological, economical...

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Main Authors: Faber, Malte (Author) , Manstetten, Reiner (Author)
Other Authors: Adams, Dale (Translator)
Format: Book/Monograph
Language:English
Published: London New York Routledge 2010
Series:Routledge studies in ecological economics 5
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Author Notes:Malte Faber and Reiner Manstetten. Translated by Dale Adams
Table of Contents:
  • Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Biographical notes; Foreword; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Environmental education: Problems and possible solutions; 3 The meaning of 'economy' and 'ecology'; 4 Scientific logos and ignorance; 5 The essence logos; 6 The existence logos; 7 Forms of knowledge and economic dynamics; 8 The term 'nature' and the three purposes of life; 9 Stocks, stores, funds; 10 Evolution, neo-Darwinism and holistic thinking; 11 Human beings, our world and our needs; 12 The three interests of humankind
  • Appendix: Some remarks on the concepts of 'environment' and 'environmental education'Notes; Bibliography; Author index; Subject index