The Virtues of Sustainability 1st Edition

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0190919841
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780190919849
• Author: Jason Kawall

From climate change to species extinction, and habitat loss to soil degradation, a stark awareness of the often devastating impacts of human actions is growing. People around the world are urgently seeking sustainable ways of life for themselves and their communities. But what do these calls for a sustainable future mean for our current values and ways of life, and what kind of people will we need to become? Though sustainability is a ubiquitous concept with a range of meaning and applications, this volume shows that it can be significantly understood and sought through the notion of virtue, in the tradition of virtue ethics. Approaches to ethical living that emphasize good character and virtue are resurgent, and especially well-suited to addressing our present challenges. From rethinking excessive consumption, to appropriately respecting nature, to finding resilience in the face of environmental injustice, our characters will be frequently tested. The virtues of sustainability–character traits enabling us to lead sustainable, flourishing lives–will be critical to our success.

Table contents:

Part I Cultivating Virtues of Sustainability
1. Virtue and Sustainable Behavior: A Psychological Perspective
2. The Environmental Psychology of Pro-Sustainability Virtues
3. Aristotelian Virtue Education and Education for Sustainable Development: Prospects and Problems
4. The Emotional Heart of Environmental Virtues
Part II Virtues, Sustainability, and Worldviews
5. Jain Dharma as a Virtue Ethics for Sustainability
6. Respect for Nature: Learning from Indigenous Values
Part III Virtues of Sustainability
7. Cooperativeness as a Virtue of Sustainability
8. Patience and Sustainability
9. Treading Lightly: Conscientiousness, Information, and Ecological Impacts
10. The Roles of Creativity and Open-Mindedness in Implementing Sustainable Solutions

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