Dialogues on Climate Justice

by Stephen M. Gardiner, Arthur Obst

Written both for general readers and college students, Dialogues on Climate Justice provides an engaging philosophical introduction to climate justice, and should be of interest to anyone wanting to think seriously about the climate crisis. The story follows the life and conversations of Hope, a fictional protagonist whose life is shaped by a terrifyingly real climate change. From the election of Donald Trump in 2016 until the 2060s, the book documents Hope’s discussions with a diverse cast of characters. As she ages, her conversations move from establishing the nature of the problem, to engaging with climate skepticism, to exploring her own climate responsibilities, through managing contentious international negotiations, to considering big technological fixes, and finally, as an older woman, to reflecting with her granddaughter on what one generation owes another. Following a philosophical tradition established by Plato more than two thousand years ago, these dialogues are not only philosophically substantive and carefully argued, but also distinctly human. The differing perspectives on display mirror those involved in real-world climate dialogues going on today. Key

370 pages, Paperback

Published September 26, 2022

Reviews

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to the many challenges and barriers to mitigation and adaptation within the climate crisis. This book brings to light the many ethical challenges and debates surrounding this issue as well as the different potential solutions.

It is very helpful to understand all the topics within climate change and climate justice, but equally disheartening.

[Yvonne · Rating 3 out of 5]

who allowed richard into the negotiating room smh

[Thierry Normandeau · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good diagnostic and survey of where we are at concerning climate change, climate justice, and the future.