| Description |
x, 188 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. The Emergence of Ecological Virtue Language -- 2. Something Old, Something New -- 3. The Virtue Ethic of Murray Bookchin -- 4. The Virtue Ethic of Thomas Berry -- 5. Four Aristotelian Criteria for an Ecological Virtue Ethic -- 6. Ecological Vice: The Seven Deadly Sins Revisited -- 7. The Gender Construction of Virtue Discourse: Lessons from Experience -- 8. Sustainable Virtue: A Psychological Analysis of Courage -- 9. Nature and Ecological Ethics: A Working Typology -- App. A. A Catalogue of Ecological Virtues and Vices -- App. B. Nature and Ethics: A Working Typology |
| Summary |
"Dirty Virtues is a study of ecological virtue ethics. Based on a wide-ranging survey of environmental literature, it offers an overview of current "green" virtue language, dubbed "dirty virtues," as well as the basic elements of a matching ecological virtue theory." "Highlighting the integrity, diversity, internal tensions, dynamism, and visionary character of this ecological virtue language, Louke van Wensveen shows both its historical roots and innovative features. She includes a unique catalog of 189 virtues and 174 vices that mark the vision and praxis of people committed to ecological flourishing."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-175) and index |
| Subject |
Environmental ethics
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Human ecology -- Religious aspects
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Human ecology -- Philosophy
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| LC no. |
99045065 |
| ISBN |
1573926493 |
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9781573926492 |
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