The liberation of humanity and nature

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2002

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.

Identifier

0036827617 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Environmental Values

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.3197/096327102129341145

ISSN

09632719

First Page

397

Last Page

405

Issue

4

Volume

11

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