Abstract
What does the 'liberation' of nature mean? In this essay, I use a pragmatic methodology to (1) reject the idea that we need a metaphysical understanding of the nature of nature before we can speak of nature's liberation, and (2) explain the sense of liberation as being the continuation of human non-interference in natural processes. Two real life policy cases are cited as examples: beach restoration on Fire Island and rock climbing in designated wilderness areas.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 397-405 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Environmental Values |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2002 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Environmental Science
- Philosophy
Keywords
- Domination
- Environmental policy
- Environmental pragmatism
- Liberation
- Nature
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