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Foley, Grover – Ecologist, 1988
Describes Deep Ecology and criticizes its limitations. Discusses mysticism, the bomb, freedom, subjectivity and power as they are addressed by Deep Ecology. Stresses the need to teach ecological balance. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Ecology, Environmental Education
Goldsmith, Edward – Ecologist, 1988
Proposes a world view or cosmology in the form of 67 laws or principles which are seen by some as governing the Cosmos and the cosmological process. Defines the Cosmos in terms of the ecosphere or Gaia. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Ecology, Environmental Education
Skolimowski, Henryk – Ecologist, 1988
Criticizes the Deep Ecology Movement as a new ecological world view. Discusses the limits of this philosophy including its views of destiny, evolution and cosmology. Concludes that although its intentions are admirable, Deep Ecology leaves too much unanswered. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
Naess, Arne – Ecologist, 1988
Presented is support for the basic tenets of the Deep Ecology Movement. Answers several criticisms concerning mysticism, nuclear war, and destiny. Provides a platform and two models for the philosophy of Deep Ecology. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Ecology, Environmental Education
Sylvan, Richard; Bennett, David – Ecologist, 1988
Contrasted are the philosophies of Deep Ecology and ancient Chinese. Discusses the cosmology, morality, lifestyle, views of power, politics, and environmental philosophies of each. Concludes that Deep Ecology could gain much from Taoism. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Ecology, Environmental Education
Tokar, Brian – Ecologist, 1988
Describes the differences which divide the social ecology movement and the Deep Ecology Movement. Discusses how each views population ecology, politics, natural resources, and ecological living. Calls for a unified ecological movement. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Ecology, Environmental Education