Deep Ecology Jon Averill PA395

Deep Ecology Called for new ecological paradigm that will replace the dominant mechanistic paradigm of the past 300 years. Based on a Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess’ 1973 Article “The Shallow and the Deep, Long-Range Ecology Movement”

Deep Ecology Notion that the reform of environmentalism in the 70’s dealt only with the legal and institution fixes for pollution and resource depletion Notion that fundamental changes in human relations with nonhuman nature need to take place.

Deep Ecology Arne Naess’ Principles of Deep Ecology Rejection on man-in-environment image in favor of the relation, total field image. Biospherical egalitarianism Principles of diversity and of symbiosis Anti-class posture Fight against pollution and resource depletion. Complexity, not complication. Local autonomy and decentralization.

Deep Ecology Principles of Deep Ecology Bill Devall – Sociologist George Sessions – Philosopher New metaphysics with humans in nature – not above it. New psychology – or philosophy – total intermingling of person with planet. Human carrying capacity Ecocentric vs. homocentric ethic Ecologically-based science promotes sense of human place in nature. Design with nature.

Deep Ecology http://www.deep-ecology.org/ Deep Ecology is: a philosophy based on our sacred relationship with Earth and all beings an international movement for a viable future a path for self realization a compass for daily action Deep Ecology is:                              Deep Ecology Supports: continuing inquiry into the appropriate human roles on our planet root cause analysis of unsustainable practices reduction of human consumption conservation and restoration of ecosystems a life of committed action for Earth http://www.deep-ecology.org/

Critiques of Deep Ecology