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Resacralization Of Nature
Resacralization of nature is a term used in environmental philosophy to describe the process of restoring the sacred quality of nature. The primary Presupposition (philosophy), assumption is that nature has a sanctified aspect that has become lost in modern times as a result of the Desacralization of knowledge, secularization of contemporary worldviews. These secular worldviews are said to be directly responsible for the Spirituality, spiritual crisis in "Pontifical and Promethean man, modern man", which has ultimately resulted in the current environmental degradation. This perspective emphasizes the significance of changing human Perception, perceptions of nature through the incorporation of various Religion, religious principles and values that connect nature with the Divinity, divine. The Iranian philosopher Seyyed Hossein Nasr first conceptualized the theme of resacralization of nature in contemporary language, which was later expounded upon by a number of theologians and phil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Environmental Philosophy
Environmental philosophy is a branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humans' place within it. It asks crucial questions about human environmental relations such as "What do we mean when we talk about nature?" "What is the value of the natural, that is non-human environment to us, or in itself?" "How should we respond to environmental challenges such as environmental degradation, pollution and climate change?" "How can we best understand the relationship between the natural world and human technology and development?" and "What is our place in the natural world?" Environmental philosophy includes environmental ethics, environmental aesthetics, ecofeminism, environmental hermeneutics, and environmental theology. Some of the main areas of interest for environmental philosophers are: * Defining environment and nature * How to value the environment * Moral status of animals and plants * Endangered species * Environmentalism and deep ecology * Aesthetic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
