ENST 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Ecofeminism, Henry David Thoreau, Deep Ecology
7 Dec 2018
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Technology affects the environment in 3 different ways. The emission of wastes in the manufacturing of goods. The emission of waste in the consumption of goods and services. In the contemporary would, views of nature are dominated by the western (judo-christian) tradition that understands humans to be superior to nature. Among the latter; are approaches based on ecotheology including christianity, Hinduism, islam and judaism which rejects the long-standing western tradition. Emphasised interdependence and relatedness between humans and nature and saw all creatures as infused with a divine presence. Regarded the natural world as the cure to the negative effects of technology on the landscape and human character. Approach could be considered a response to the early forces of globalization. Moral principals as guidance for our treatment of nature. Society has a moral obligation to treat nature according to the same morals that exist for humans. A system of social ideas that values men more highly than women.
