How Nature Matters : Culture, Identity, and Environmental Value
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0198871619
ISBN-13
9780198871613
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 25th, 2022
Print length
184 Pages
Weight
350 grams
Dimensions
14.60 x 22.30 x 1.90 cms
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James presents an original theory of nature's value based on part-whole relations, and solves the difficult problem of how we should conceptualize nature's cultural values. This accessible, engagingly written book will be essential reading for all those who wish to understand the moral and metaphysical dimensions of environmental issues.
HOW NATURE MATTERS presents an original theory of nature''s value based on part—whole relations. James argues that when natural things have cultural value, they do not always have it as means to valuable ends. In many cases, they have value as parts of valuable wholes — as parts of traditions, for instance, or cultural identities. James develops his theory by investigating twelve real-world cases, ranging from the veneration of sacred trees to the hunting of dugongs. He also analyses some key policy-related debates and explores various fundamental issues in environmental philosophy, including the question of whether anything on earth qualifies as natural. This accessible, engagingly written book will be essential reading for all those who wish to understand the moral and metaphysical dimensions of environmental issues.
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