1. Toward Eco-Friendly Aesthetics.
- Author
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Lintott, Sheila
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ENVIRONMENTAL ethics , *AESTHETICS , *PHILOSOPHY of nature , *NATURE , *ENVIRONMENTALISTS , *ENVIRONMENTAL protection , *ENVIRONMENTALISM , *SCIENTISTS , *PHILOSOPHY of religion - Abstract
Environmentalists can make individuals more eco-friendly by dispelling many of the myths and misconceptions about the natural world. By learning what in nature is and is not dangerous, and in what contexts the danger is real, individuals can come to aesthetically appreciate seemingly unappreciable nature. Since aesthetic attraction can be an extremely valuable tool for environmentalists, with potential beyond that of scientific education, the quest for an eco-friendly is neither unnecessary nor redundant. Rather, an eco-friendly aesthetic ought to be pursued in conjunction with other efforts to protect nature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2006