The Concept of Milieu in Environmental Ethics

ISBN-13: 9780367776466 / Miękka / 2023 / 198 str.

Layna Droz

Opis

This book discusses how we can come together to address current environmental problems at the planetary level, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, transborder pollution and desertification. It draws on the concept of milieu (fūdo) inspired by the Japanese philosopher, Watsuji Tetsurō.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 1.1. Environmental urgency 1.2. Current dominant key ideas 1.3. Pragmatism and need for consensus 1.4. Plan  2. Milieu 2.1. Three-levels model 2.2. Background of the concept of milieu 2.3. Updating the idea of milieu 2.4. Medial matrix shaping individuals 2.5. Ethical action as medial imprint 2.6. Summary  3. Sustainability 3.1. Precaution, diversity and environmental autonomy 3.2. Normative implications 3.3. Limits and priorities 3.4. Summary  4. Responsibility 4.1. Imprints and contributory individual responsibility 4.2. Matrix and capacity-responsibility 4.3. Responsibility to do reparative actions 4.4. Pragmatic safeguards 4.5. Summary 5. Conclusion

O autorze

Laÿna Droz recently completed her PhD in Global Environmental Studies at Kyoto University, Japan.