Convergence, Divergence and the Complex Nature of Environmental Problems

摘要

A lively discussion has been taking place among the students that both I and our Editorial Assistant, Dave Littlewood, teach. At the heart of the discussion is a plea that all our thinking about the environment should actually go somewhere, should have some impact on the world and the problems we face. Too much thinking/talking and not enough action could summarise the view being expressed. The pragmatist turn in environmental philosophy, spearheaded by Bryan Norton in Toward Unity Environmentalists is seen by many as the perfect solution.