Heyd Recognizing the Autonomy of Nature

Theory and Practice
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-231-50980-0
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
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E-Book, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

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Autoren/Hrsg.

Heyd, Thomas

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Sachbuch, Reise
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutz, Umwelterhaltung
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Trockengebiete und Wüsten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface and Acknowledgments
1. Introduction: Recognizing the Autonomy of Nature: Theory and Practice, by Thomas Heyd
Part I. Nature and Autonomy of Nature: Are They Real?
2. Toward a Progressive Naturalism, by Val Plumwood
3. Is Nature Autonomous?, by Keekok Lee
Part II. Autonomous Nature and Human Interests: Are They Compatible?
4. The Liberation of Humanity and Nature, by Eric Katz
5. Respecting Nature's Autonomy in Relationship with Humanity, by Ned Hettinger
6. Autonomy and Agriculture, by William Throop and Beth Vickers
Part III. Management, Restoration, and the Autonomy of Nature: A Paradox?
7. Homo Administrator: Managing a Needy Nature?, by Dean Bavington
8. Purple Loosestrife and the "Bounding" of Nature in North American Wetlands, by John Sandlos
9. Restoration, Autonomy, and Domination, by Andrew Light
10. Ecological Restoration and the Renewal of Wildness and Freedom, by Mark Woods
11. Conclusion: Autonomy, Restoration, and the Law of Nature, by William R. Jordan III
List of Contributors
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Thomas Heyd teaches philosophy at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. He is the coeditor (with John Clegg) of Aesthetics and Rock Art.