This is a handbook on environmental ethics for students. It is a simple guide that introduces the students to some of the topical issues in environment philosophy. With this guide, students will now be spurred to read the major texts and authors in environmental ethics that have been referenced in the text. Students and teachers in environmental science, philosophy, African philosophy, and ethics will find this handbook very useful.
The significance of evolving perspectives for environmental sustainability cannot be overemphasized. This is as a result of the damning consequences that environmental challenges are posing to the entire ecosystem. The African continent is not spared of the severe consequences that have come with an unhealthy relationship with the environment. This discourse seeks to undertake an exposition of the different African perspectives on the best form of relationship between humans and the environment. Pursuant to the fact that anthropocentric approaches have been held responsible for the many environmental crises evident today, perspectives from African environmental philosophers have proven to provide non-anthropocentric alternatives. Using the exploratory approach, this work examines African environmental models, namely, nature-relatedness, eco-bio-communitarianism, ecology through Ubuntu and the ukama theory.
The paper concludes that there is need for an eclectic model that will build on the strengths of the various perspectives, since they all emphasize the communalist view that perfectly exemplifies traditional African worldview.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter One: African Perspectives on Environmental Ethics
- Introduction
- The Reality of Environmental Challenges in Africa
- African Perspectives on Environmental Ethics
- Ethics of Nature Relatedness
- Chapter Two: Environmental Sustainability and Development in Africa
- Chapter Three: Ethics, Environment, Philosophy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
- Chapter Four: A Critical Exposition of John Passmore's Environmental Philosophy
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to explore the various African perspectives on environmental ethics and their relevance to achieving environmental sustainability. It seeks to demonstrate the value of non-anthropocentric approaches in addressing environmental crises, particularly in the African context.
- African perspectives on environmental ethics
- Non-anthropocentric approaches to environmental issues
- The impact of environmental challenges on African societies
- The importance of traditional African values and practices for environmental conservation
- The role of ethics in promoting sustainable development in Africa
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter One: "African Perspectives on Environmental Ethics" introduces the topic and provides context by discussing the challenges facing the environment in Africa. It highlights the need for non-anthropocentric approaches and explores the various perspectives from African environmental philosophers. This chapter examines the ethics of nature-relatedness, a perspective that emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans and the environment, and the importance of traditional African values in environmental conservation.
- Chapter Two: "Environmental Sustainability and Development in Africa" delves into the complex relationship between environmental sustainability and development in Africa. It examines how various factors, including poverty, lack of awareness, and unsustainable practices, have contributed to environmental degradation. The chapter also explores possible solutions and strategies for promoting sustainable development practices in Africa.
- Chapter Three: "Ethics, Environment, Philosophy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria" focuses on the specific case of Nigeria, providing a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by this nation. The chapter explores the role of philosophical principles and ethical considerations in achieving sustainable development within Nigeria.
- Chapter Four: "A Critical Exposition of John Passmore's Environmental Philosophy" provides a critical analysis of John Passmore's environmental philosophy, examining its strengths and weaknesses in the context of African perspectives on environmental ethics. This chapter engages with the broader philosophical discourse on environmental ethics and its relevance to the African context.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This work focuses on key concepts such as environmental ethics, African perspectives, non-anthropocentric approaches, environmental sustainability, sustainable development, traditional African values, nature-relatedness, eco-communitarianism, ubuntu, ukama theory, and environmental challenges in Africa.
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- Maduka Enyimba (Author), 2023, Topics on Environmental Ethics, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1435725
