1. It is difficult to suggest how we solve our environmental issues or at least seek to minimize them because many of the suggested solutions still involve the reliance of technology. I like some of the ideas that the Carbon Mitigation Institute suggest and believe them to be doable, yet at the same time they seem to be ideas that have been tossed around for a while and people do not make their due contribution by implementing them. In addition, the suggested ideas do not seem to be enough to make the major impact necessary for turning things around. 2. Different environmental philosophies tend to conflict with one another, however they all acknowledge the limits to the capacity of natural ecosystems to produce necessities to continue life and that the ecosystems have limited ability to repair from Taker intervention. Monists believe that there is only one right moral theory. In my opinion moral pluralists have the right idea; I believe through equifinality we have a better chance at making the positive change that in the end all theorists, despite their stance, are hoping for. 3. By taking a pragmatic approach in determining how to resolve the affects of Taker intervention and guide policy, no one party must fully agree with all others, but rather come to a compromise just as long as the desired outcome is agreed upon. Not everyone needs to like the necessary behavior changes we must make, but we must realize that in order to promote the greatest good for the greatest number, it is imperative that we meet at some common ground in addressing ethical, economical, and environmental issues. What measures should be taken to help ensure our path to an economically, ethically, and ecologically sustainable future?
Chapter 11 1. We shouldn’t allow consumer demand alone to decide environmental policy and value. Altering the earth to satisfy short-term preference is the reason there is so much destruction on our planet.
2. Pluralists are people that accept that there is more than just one way to fix something. “Pluralism is a useful theme for some final reflections for this textbook” (page 256). This means that there is more than just one approach to a better environment.
3. A sustainable future relies on the sustainability of economic, environmental, and ethical principles.
What is the pluralistic approaches going to be to save the planet?
Chapter 11 1. Pluralism is a philosophy that counters both monism and relativism. It believes that problems cannot be reconciled by just one principle. In order to live sustainably within the environment we must use pluralism, by fixing our way of life at every angle. 2. Environmental pragmatism takes moral pluralism and “articulates a middle ground between a single monistic theory and… relativism” (259). Pragmatism means to be practical and to set attainable goals, this is obviously the best approach in facing our current environmental situation. Even though we want to save the world in a day we need to set some realistic goals and follow through with them. 3. Economic growth has a very large, negative effect on the environment. While our “quality” of life increases the other species decreases. Consumption is mostly to blame for this, if a country is wealth that typically means that they buy more unnecessary things creating a higher demand of resources and a larger amount of waste. Question: Where do we start? What should our first step be in making the world a better place for all organisms?
Chapter 11: Moral Pluralism and Moral Monism have two very different views on morality. Monists believe that there can be only one correct moral theory. Pluralists believe that there can be multiple moral theories.
There is a more pragmatic approach to environmental ethics called Environmental Pragmatism. Environmental Pragmatism takes pluralism more seriously and finds a connection between Monism and Relativism.
The path to a sustainable future needs to rely on actions instead of intentions. The areas of action that need to be relied on are Economic, Ecological and Ethical. Question: Which is the most important action to rely on in order to have a sustainable future?
Chapter 11 1. We can’t assume that any single theory in this book or in the world holds all the answers to environmental problems. Pluralism is the idea that multiple theories can all be correct and that by following multiple theories. Even though environmental ethic theories they can agree on several core concepts and goals, almost all theories agree that the utilitarian worldview is both outdated and ineffective. 2. Pragmatism is another way to deal with the abundance of ethical theories. A pragmatic approach to the Environmental crisis is to completely ignore the ideological differences between Worldviews, and instead focus on results. Who cares why we think reduced carbon is a positive and instead focus on actually reducing emissions. 3. Sustainability isn’t just an environmental problem. It is impossible to be sustainable environmentally without also being economically and socially sustainable. We must advance all three legs of the tripod forward in order to keep it balanced. Question: Do all environmental theories share the same core goals? If so does the surrounding philosophy or world view mater as long as everyone is moving toward the same results?
Chapter Eleven
ReplyDelete1. It is difficult to suggest how we solve our environmental issues or at least seek to minimize them because many of the suggested solutions still involve the reliance of technology. I like some of the ideas that the Carbon Mitigation Institute suggest and believe them to be doable, yet at the same time they seem to be ideas that have been tossed around for a while and people do not make their due contribution by implementing them. In addition, the suggested ideas do not seem to be enough to make the major impact necessary for turning things around.
2. Different environmental philosophies tend to conflict with one another, however they all acknowledge the limits to the capacity of natural ecosystems to produce necessities to continue life and that the ecosystems have limited ability to repair from Taker intervention. Monists believe that there is only one right moral theory. In my opinion moral pluralists have the right idea; I believe through equifinality we have a better chance at making the positive change that in the end all theorists, despite their stance, are hoping for.
3. By taking a pragmatic approach in determining how to resolve the affects of Taker intervention and guide policy, no one party must fully agree with all others, but rather come to a compromise just as long as the desired outcome is agreed upon. Not everyone needs to like the necessary behavior changes we must make, but we must realize that in order to promote the greatest good for the greatest number, it is imperative that we meet at some common ground in addressing ethical, economical, and environmental issues.
What measures should be taken to help ensure our path to an economically, ethically, and ecologically sustainable future?
Chapter 11
ReplyDelete1. We shouldn’t allow consumer demand alone to decide environmental policy and value. Altering the earth to satisfy short-term preference is the reason there is so much destruction on our planet.
2. Pluralists are people that accept that there is more than just one way to fix something. “Pluralism is a useful theme for some final reflections for this textbook” (page 256). This means that there is more than just one approach to a better environment.
3. A sustainable future relies on the sustainability of economic, environmental, and ethical principles.
What is the pluralistic approaches going to be to save the planet?
Chapter 11
ReplyDelete1. Pluralism is a philosophy that counters both monism and relativism. It believes that problems cannot be reconciled by just one principle. In order to live sustainably within the environment we must use pluralism, by fixing our way of life at every angle.
2. Environmental pragmatism takes moral pluralism and “articulates a middle ground between a single monistic theory and… relativism” (259). Pragmatism means to be practical and to set attainable goals, this is obviously the best approach in facing our current environmental situation. Even though we want to save the world in a day we need to set some realistic goals and follow through with them.
3. Economic growth has a very large, negative effect on the environment. While our “quality” of life increases the other species decreases. Consumption is mostly to blame for this, if a country is wealth that typically means that they buy more unnecessary things creating a higher demand of resources and a larger amount of waste.
Question: Where do we start? What should our first step be in making the world a better place for all organisms?
Chapter 11:
ReplyDeleteMoral Pluralism and Moral Monism have two very different views on morality. Monists believe that there can be only one correct moral theory. Pluralists believe that there can be multiple moral theories.
There is a more pragmatic approach to environmental ethics called Environmental Pragmatism. Environmental Pragmatism takes pluralism more seriously and finds a connection between Monism and Relativism.
The path to a sustainable future needs to rely on actions instead of intentions. The areas of action that need to be relied on are Economic, Ecological and Ethical.
Question: Which is the most important action to rely on in order to have a sustainable future?
Chapter 11
ReplyDelete1. We can’t assume that any single theory in this book or in the world holds all the answers to environmental problems. Pluralism is the idea that multiple theories can all be correct and that by following multiple theories. Even though environmental ethic theories they can agree on several core concepts and goals, almost all theories agree that the utilitarian worldview is both outdated and ineffective.
2. Pragmatism is another way to deal with the abundance of ethical theories. A pragmatic approach to the Environmental crisis is to completely ignore the ideological differences between Worldviews, and instead focus on results. Who cares why we think reduced carbon is a positive and instead focus on actually reducing emissions.
3. Sustainability isn’t just an environmental problem. It is impossible to be sustainable environmentally without also being economically and socially sustainable. We must advance all three legs of the tripod forward in order to keep it balanced.
Question: Do all environmental theories share the same core goals? If so does the surrounding philosophy or world view mater as long as everyone is moving toward the same results?