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Article: Deep Ecology
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Deep Ecology
The term
deep ecology
was coined by Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess (b. 1912) in 1973 to contrast two different approaches to environmental concerns. Whereas
shallow ecology
merely seeks to avoid excessive pollution and resource depletion, deep ecology advocates the need for fundamental shifts in perception, values, and lifestyles. Its basic premises are the intrinsic value of nature, the critique of industrial materialism and technology, and the application of ecological principles to human moral evaluations and actions. The word
deep
refers to the level at which human purposes and values are questioned. The goal of deep ecology is to clarify value priorities when ...
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