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This book shows why political theorists must take account of ecological concerns as part of their core enterprise, and how they can do so. It mounts a challenge to the received wisdom, of political theorists and their ecological critics alike, that specifically ecological values go against human interests.

Table of Contents
Introduction.

1. Ecological Values and Human Interests.

Part I: Critique: Two Dogmas of Ecologism:.

2. Intrinsic Value in Nature: Analysis and Critique of a Misleading Idea.

3. Anthropocentrism: A Misunderstood Problem.

Part II: Reconstruction: Human Interests and Ecological Values:.

4. The Enlightenment of Self-Interest.

5. Human Interests and Environmental Values.

6. Human Self-respect and Respect for Nonhumans.

Part III: Conclusion:.

7. Political Theory for a Sustainable Polity.

Notes.

Bibliography.

Index.

Political Theory and Ecological Values

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 9 December 1998
      ISBN-13 9780745618081
      978-0745618081
      ISBN-10 0745618081
      Also in:
      Applied ecology Social impact of environmental issues Politics and government

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book shows why political theorists must take account of ecological concerns as part of their core enterprise, and how they can do so. It mounts a challenge to the received wisdom, of political theorists and their ecological critics alike, that specifically ecological values go against human interests.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction.

      1. Ecological Values and Human Interests.

      Part I: Critique: Two Dogmas of Ecologism:.

      2. Intrinsic Value in Nature: Analysis and Critique of a Misleading Idea.

      3. Anthropocentrism: A Misunderstood Problem.

      Part II: Reconstruction: Human Interests and Ecological Values:.

      4. The Enlightenment of Self-Interest.

      5. Human Interests and Environmental Values.

      6. Human Self-respect and Respect for Nonhumans.

      Part III: Conclusion:.

      7. Political Theory for a Sustainable Polity.

      Notes.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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