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DOI | 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2019.106478 |
The need for ecological ethics in a new ecological economics | |
Washington, Haydn1; Maloney, Michelle2 | |
2020-03-01 | |
发表期刊 | ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS |
ISSN | 0921-8009 |
EISSN | 1873-6106 |
出版年 | 2020 |
卷号 | 169 |
文章类型 | Article |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | Australia |
英文摘要 | Neoclassical economics has been dominated by anthropocentrism. We argue that much of ecological economics (EE) is now also dominated by this. EE should now break-free from anthropocentrism, including the commodification of nature. We suggest a 'new' ecological economics which foregrounds an ecocentric worldview, ecological ethics and ecojustice. These can assist society to reach a truly sustainable future where it accepts nature's intrinsic value and extends respect to the nonhuman world. Models associated with EE are considered in terms of their approach to ecological limits and equity, as well as ethics. The paper concludes the only EE model that comes close to foregrounding ecological ethics is the steady state economy. Most of the others explicitly (or implicitly) retain an anthropocentric bias. Four approaches to 'moving forward' are suggested: achieving ecocentrism; advocating Earth jurisprudence; supporting ecojustice; and dealing ethically with the commodification of nature. We argue that a rejuvenated EE should de-commodify nature. Hence we should consider 'People's Contributions to Nature', rather than just 'Nature's Contributions to People'. For both practical and ethical reasons, the paper concludes that EE needs to reevaluate its worldview and ethics. A possible research agenda is suggested that could help integrate ecological ethics with ecological economics. |
英文关键词 | Ecological economic models Ecological ethics Commodification of nature Steady state economy Ecocentrism Neoliberalism Endless growth Ecojustice Rights of nature |
领域 | 资源环境 |
收录类别 | SCI-E ; SSCI |
WOS记录号 | WOS:000510953600001 |
WOS关键词 | ECOSYSTEM SERVICES ; BIODIVERSITY ; SHALLOW ; DEEP |
WOS类目 | Ecology ; Economics ; Environmental Sciences ; Environmental Studies |
WOS研究方向 | Environmental Sciences & Ecology ; Business & Economics |
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文献类型 | 期刊论文 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/278970 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
作者单位 | 1.UNSW, BEES, PANGEA Res Ctr, Level 5,Biol Sci Bldg D26, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; 2.New Econ Network Australia, Brisbane, Qld, Australia |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Washington, Haydn,Maloney, Michelle. The need for ecological ethics in a new ecological economics[J]. ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS,2020,169. |
APA | Washington, Haydn,&Maloney, Michelle.(2020).The need for ecological ethics in a new ecological economics.ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS,169. |
MLA | Washington, Haydn,et al."The need for ecological ethics in a new ecological economics".ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS 169(2020). |
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