Deep ecology

Deep ecology is a recent philosophy or ecosophy based on a shift away from the anthropocentric bias of established environmental and green movements. The philosophy is marked by a new interpretation of "self" which deemphasizes the rationalistic duality between the human organism and its environment, thus allowing emphasis to be placed on the intrinsic value of other species, systems and processes in nature. This position leads to an ecocentric system of environmental ethics. Deep ecology describes itself as "deep" because it asks complex spiritual questions about the role of human life in the ecosphere.

Movement

In practice, deep ecologists support decentralization, the creation of ecoregions, the breakdown of industrialism in its current form, and an end to authoritarianism.

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Decentralization - Ecoregion - Industrialism - Authoritarianism

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Deep ecology is not normally considered a distinct movement, but as part of the green movement. The deep ecological movement could be defined as those within the green movement who hold deep ecological views. Deep ecologists welcome the label "Green" or "Gaian" and the broader political implications of these terms, e.g. commitment to peace. Deep ecology has had a broad general influence on the green movement by providing an independent ethical platform for Green parties, political ecologists and environmentalists.

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Green movement - Gaian - Commitment to peace - Green parties - Political ecologist - Environmentalist

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The philosophy of deep ecology helped differentiate the modern ecology movement by pointing out the anthropocentric bias of the term environment and rejecting the idea of humans as authoritarian guardians of the environment.

Related Topics:
Ecology movement - Anthropocentric - Environment

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