The Ecological Life: Discovering Citizenship and a Sense of Humanity

by Jeremy Bendik-Keymer

Written as a series of lectures, The Ecological Life offers a humanistic perspective on environmental philosophy that challenges some of the dogmas of deep ecology and radical environmentalism while speaking for their best desires. The book argues that being human-centered leaves us open to ecological identifications, rather than the opposite. Bendik-Keymer draws on analytic and continental traditions of philosophy as well as literature and visual media. He argues for a sense of ecological justice consonant with human rights, and shows how humanistic thinking is committed to deepening respect for life and our ecological orientation. In a clear, jargon-free and conversational tone, The Ecological Life presents a timely and important contribution to civic engagement in an ecological century.

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Anna Bi · Rating 3 out of 5]

didn't actually read the entire thing but I suffered enough to mark this as read. interesting content, poorly presented. could've been said in many less words in a more straight forward way

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoughtful and well reasoned argument for living with respect and harmony with our natural environment.