Ethics and the Environment
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Ethical Perspectives in Environmental Science.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Ethical Analysis:
The journal publishes works that explore the ethical dimensions of environmental issues, drawing from philosophy, sociology, and political theory. - Human-Nature Relationships:
A consistent focus on how human relationships with nature influence ethical perspectives and environmental policies. - Ecofeminism and Gender Studies:
Significant contributions to ecofeminist thought, examining the intersections of gender, ecology, and ethics. - Cultural and Historical Perspectives:
Analysis of historical and cultural contexts that shape contemporary environmental ethics. - Policy Implications of Ethical Theories:
Research that connects ethical theories with practical implications for environmental governance and policy-making.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Ethical Responsibility:
A significant increase in articles addressing the ethical implications of climate change and the responsibilities of individuals and societies to mitigate its effects. - Ecofeminism and Intersectionality:
Emerging discussions around ecofeminism, particularly its intersection with other social justice movements, indicating a growing interest in how gender and race intersect with environmental issues. - Posthumanism and Non-Human Agency:
Exploration of posthumanist perspectives that challenge traditional views of human superiority and advocate for the recognition of non-human agency in ethical considerations. - Resilience and Sustainability Ethics:
A rising theme focusing on ethical frameworks for resilience and sustainability, emphasizing adaptive capacities in the face of environmental degradation. - Cultural Narratives and Environmental Ethics:
Increased focus on how cultural narratives shape environmental ethics, suggesting a trend towards understanding the role of storytelling in ethical discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Environmental Ethics:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing exclusively on traditional frameworks of environmental ethics, as newer, more integrated approaches gain traction. - Anthropocentric Perspectives:
Research centered on anthropocentric views of environmental ethics seems to be waning, with a shift towards more ecocentric or biocentric frameworks. - Single-Issue Environmental Concerns:
The journal appears to be moving away from single-issue environmental topics, opting instead for more holistic approaches that consider multiple intersecting issues.
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