The Presence of Nature: A Study in Phenomenology and Environmental Philosophy

摘要

Interest in environmental phenomenology has grown dramatically over the last several decades, yet few texts have had the appropriate breadth and accessibility to serve as useful introductions to the field. The Presence of Nature fills this gap admirably, providing a concise overview of major themes in the current research illustrated with lucid examples drawn from the phenomenological and environmental traditions. In addition, the text develops an original and insightful interpretation of phenomenology's unique contribution toenvironmental thinking in the contemporary context. James manages to strike a careful balance between presenting the material clearly and respecting the complexity of the major