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Environmental Philosophers
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Arne Naess
Founder of the Deep Ecology movement, promoting an ecological philosophy that deepens the understanding of nature.
Val Plumwood
Critiqued anthropocentrism in Western philosophy and argued for a relational, more inclusive approach to the environment.
Vandana Shiva
Advocates for biodiversity and criticizes the globalized agricultural industry’s impact on the environment and society.
John Muir
His activism helped to preserve the wilderness in the United States and laid the foundation for the modern environmental movement.
Bill McKibben
Advocate for action on climate change, emphasizing the impact of global warming and the need for sustainable living.
Rachel Carson
Highlighted the dangers of chemical pesticides to ecosystems and human health, fueling the environmental movement.
Carolyn Merchant
Criticized the narrative of nature as a resource to be exploited and highlighted the partnership ethic.
Henry David Thoreau
His writings reflect an early awareness of ecological interdependence and nature preservation.
Lynn White Jr.
Argued that the roots of ecological crisis lie in Western religious and scientific traditions which promote human dominance over nature.
Julian Simon
Critic of Malthusianism who believed that human innovation and ingenuity can overcome environmental and resource challenges.
Aldo Leopold
Developed the concept of 'land ethic' where he reconceived the relationship between humans and nature.
Peter Singer
Known for advocating animal liberation and emphasizing the suffering of sentient beings.
Paul W. Taylor
Developed the biocentric outlook, advocating for the intrinsic value of all living beings regardless of their utility to humans.
Holmes Rolston III
Known for his work on the value of biodiversity and the philosophical foundations for environmental protection.
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