Justice for Nature |
The principle of justice for all remains elusive for groups hoping to be included in the concept. The Earth itself, for example, although representative of the greatest number of excluded groups, has yet to find representation in the concept of justice for all. The primary objective of this study was to survey human attitudes to see if the principle of justice for people (often called humankind) differed measurably from the principle of justice for Nature (often called creation). As hypothesized, willingness to give back portions of the planet to Nature was negatively correlated with high SDO (rs = -.248, p < .05), and the demand to free up more land for development was positively correlated with high SDO (rs = .452, p < .01). An opportunity suggested extending work on interspecies prejudice to encompass interspecies reverence. If overcoming prejudice among people can reduce human injustice, perhaps overcoming irreverence for Nature can reduce non-human extinctions. This study argued that, if humans can learn to view simple creatures with reverence, perhaps they can learn to see one another with even more reverence. |
Biophilia Summit |
The biophilia perspective provides a fertile ground for the intersection of theory and praxis. This exciting international Summit will allow access opportunities to a diverse group of individuals who originate from a variety of disciplines and careers yet who share a common interest in, and love for, Nature. Since the survival and well-being of the species who share our biosphere is approaching crisis point, this Summit is designed to facilitate a free exchange of ideas as well as to encourage communication and collaboration among the participants before, during and after the proceedings. Date: June 18-20, 2018 Site: Mount Melleray Abbey City: Waterford, Ireland |