In the study of contemporary environmental ethics,some new trends of thought in East Asian cultural perspectives have emerged,which are of great value for further coordinating the relationship between human and nature...In the study of contemporary environmental ethics,some new trends of thought in East Asian cultural perspectives have emerged,which are of great value for further coordinating the relationship between human and nature.Although the Western non-anthropocentrism environmental ethics has played a positive role in environmental protection,it also has various shortcomings in theory and practice.It needs to supplement and improve with the new environmental ethics of East Asian culture.These environmental ethics thoughts based on the traditional view draw on the perspectives of Western phenomenology and cognitive philosophy,and propose new ideas with East Asian cultural characteristics from the aspects of practice subject,realization way,and value judgment criteria,which help to reveal deep connection between ethics and native culture,and makes environmental ethics play a more effective role in protecting the ecological environment and promoting the development of human society.展开更多
In this paper I like to revisit Bhumisukta of the Atharvaveda in the backdrop of present-day environmentalism. It is divided into three parts. In Part 1 I like to give a synoptic view of contemporary environmentalism,...In this paper I like to revisit Bhumisukta of the Atharvaveda in the backdrop of present-day environmentalism. It is divided into three parts. In Part 1 I like to give a synoptic view of contemporary environmentalism, as reflected in Arne Naess＇s Deep Ecology. In Part 2 I make an exposition of the Bhumisukta, particularly those verses （mantras） which are directly relevant to our environmental concerns. To say the truth, this Bhumisukta （also called the Pcthivisitkta） epitomizes the Vedic Hindu eco-culture. The Bhumisukta （which literally means, the Hymn or Prayer to the Earth） is the oldest and the most evocative environmental discourse. It is called ＂the first natural anthem＂ in the history of mankind. It constitutes the first anuvgtka of dvgtda~ kgm. da of the Atharvaveda and contains 63 verses （mantras） devoted to glorifying the Earth as sacred and inviolable. Many prayers have been sung for the preservation and conservation of Nature and its gifts of splendor. The Bh^misftkta talks about human dependence on the Nature and respect for the same that follows naturally. It proclaims of the Earth as the mother, and humanity as her children Bhumisukta, putro＇ham pr. thivyah＂ In Part 3 1 like to make a brief but critical observation regarding the loss of continuity of Vedic tradition in view of an objection made by some Western environmentalists. In this concluding part I like to respond to the objection that so called eco-sensitive cultures could not avert environmental pollution and depletion of Nature in countries, like India.展开更多
The scientific environmental ethics plays a key role in the recognition of the human-environment interactions. Modern environmental ethics is the philosophical re-thinking of modern human race environmental behavior. ...The scientific environmental ethics plays a key role in the recognition of the human-environment interactions. Modern environmental ethics is the philosophical re-thinking of modern human race environmental behavior. The development of environmental ethics theory, as well as its application in reality, determines the viewpoints of environmental ethics. Sustainable development implies harmony on human-environment interactions and inter-generation responsibility, with emphasis on a harmonious relationship among population, resources, environment and development, so as to lay a sustainable and healthy foundation of resources and environment for future generations. The harmonious society construction in China that is raised by the Chinese central government should be covered by environmental ethics. The connotation of open environmental ethics includes a respect for nature, care for the individual human race, and respect for the development of future generations, which means giving consideration to natural values, individual and human race benefits and welfare across generations. The role of environmental ethics in regional development consists of cognition, criticism, education, inspiration, adjusting, legislation and promoting environmental regulations. The major problems in regional development are extensive resource exploration, fast population growth, irrational industrial structure, unfair welfare distribution and the twofold effects of science and technology development. The formulation of environmental ethics that aims at regional sustainable development, can not only harmonize the relationship of population, resource, environment and economic development, but also guide behavior selection, push social and political system transformation, strengthen the legal system, and raise environmental awareness of the public.展开更多
The idea of intrinsic value is pervasive in environmental ethics and animal ethics.In fact,the view that certain non-human animals and the environment have intrinsic value is the basis of many ethicists’claim that we...The idea of intrinsic value is pervasive in environmental ethics and animal ethics.In fact,the view that certain non-human animals and the environment have intrinsic value is the basis of many ethicists’claim that we are morally obligated to treat these non-human animals and the environment well.In this paper,I argue that these ethicists often conflate intrinsic and final value.If something is finally valuable,then it is valuable for its own sake or in its own right either in virtue of its internal or external properties.To be intrinsically valuable is just to be finally valuable in virtue of one’s internal or intrinsic properties.Given this understanding of intrinsic value,many animal and environmental ethicists end up committing themselves to the view that the source of the moral status of certain non-human animals and the environment is some set of their respective internal or intrinsic properties.However,I argue that the value that they are often concerned with is based on non-human animals’and the environment’s external or extrinsic properties(sentience,rareness,uniqueness,diversity,etc.).This means that these ethicists need only defend the claim that certain non-human animals and the environment are extrinsically finally valuable as opposed to intrinsically valuable.展开更多
文摘In the study of contemporary environmental ethics,some new trends of thought in East Asian cultural perspectives have emerged,which are of great value for further coordinating the relationship between human and nature.Although the Western non-anthropocentrism environmental ethics has played a positive role in environmental protection,it also has various shortcomings in theory and practice.It needs to supplement and improve with the new environmental ethics of East Asian culture.These environmental ethics thoughts based on the traditional view draw on the perspectives of Western phenomenology and cognitive philosophy,and propose new ideas with East Asian cultural characteristics from the aspects of practice subject,realization way,and value judgment criteria,which help to reveal deep connection between ethics and native culture,and makes environmental ethics play a more effective role in protecting the ecological environment and promoting the development of human society.
文摘In this paper I like to revisit Bhumisukta of the Atharvaveda in the backdrop of present-day environmentalism. It is divided into three parts. In Part 1 I like to give a synoptic view of contemporary environmentalism, as reflected in Arne Naess＇s Deep Ecology. In Part 2 I make an exposition of the Bhumisukta, particularly those verses （mantras） which are directly relevant to our environmental concerns. To say the truth, this Bhumisukta （also called the Pcthivisitkta） epitomizes the Vedic Hindu eco-culture. The Bhumisukta （which literally means, the Hymn or Prayer to the Earth） is the oldest and the most evocative environmental discourse. It is called ＂the first natural anthem＂ in the history of mankind. It constitutes the first anuvgtka of dvgtda~ kgm. da of the Atharvaveda and contains 63 verses （mantras） devoted to glorifying the Earth as sacred and inviolable. Many prayers have been sung for the preservation and conservation of Nature and its gifts of splendor. The Bh^misftkta talks about human dependence on the Nature and respect for the same that follows naturally. It proclaims of the Earth as the mother, and humanity as her children Bhumisukta, putro＇ham pr. thivyah＂ In Part 3 1 like to make a brief but critical observation regarding the loss of continuity of Vedic tradition in view of an objection made by some Western environmentalists. In this concluding part I like to respond to the objection that so called eco-sensitive cultures could not avert environmental pollution and depletion of Nature in countries, like India.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.41071060 No.40701009+2 种基金 No.40830741 National Key Technology R＆D Program,No.2008BAH31B01 Key Project of Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,No.KZCX2-YW-322-5
文摘The scientific environmental ethics plays a key role in the recognition of the human-environment interactions. Modern environmental ethics is the philosophical re-thinking of modern human race environmental behavior. The development of environmental ethics theory, as well as its application in reality, determines the viewpoints of environmental ethics. Sustainable development implies harmony on human-environment interactions and inter-generation responsibility, with emphasis on a harmonious relationship among population, resources, environment and development, so as to lay a sustainable and healthy foundation of resources and environment for future generations. The harmonious society construction in China that is raised by the Chinese central government should be covered by environmental ethics. The connotation of open environmental ethics includes a respect for nature, care for the individual human race, and respect for the development of future generations, which means giving consideration to natural values, individual and human race benefits and welfare across generations. The role of environmental ethics in regional development consists of cognition, criticism, education, inspiration, adjusting, legislation and promoting environmental regulations. The major problems in regional development are extensive resource exploration, fast population growth, irrational industrial structure, unfair welfare distribution and the twofold effects of science and technology development. The formulation of environmental ethics that aims at regional sustainable development, can not only harmonize the relationship of population, resource, environment and economic development, but also guide behavior selection, push social and political system transformation, strengthen the legal system, and raise environmental awareness of the public.
文摘The idea of intrinsic value is pervasive in environmental ethics and animal ethics.In fact,the view that certain non-human animals and the environment have intrinsic value is the basis of many ethicists’claim that we are morally obligated to treat these non-human animals and the environment well.In this paper,I argue that these ethicists often conflate intrinsic and final value.If something is finally valuable,then it is valuable for its own sake or in its own right either in virtue of its internal or external properties.To be intrinsically valuable is just to be finally valuable in virtue of one’s internal or intrinsic properties.Given this understanding of intrinsic value,many animal and environmental ethicists end up committing themselves to the view that the source of the moral status of certain non-human animals and the environment is some set of their respective internal or intrinsic properties.However,I argue that the value that they are often concerned with is based on non-human animals’and the environment’s external or extrinsic properties(sentience,rareness,uniqueness,diversity,etc.).This means that these ethicists need only defend the claim that certain non-human animals and the environment are extrinsically finally valuable as opposed to intrinsically valuable.
