"The volume documents, and makes an original contribution to, an astonishing period in twentieth-century philosophy the progress of Arne Naess's ecophilosophy from its inception to the present. It includes Naess's most crucial polemics with leading thinkers, drawn from sources as diverse as scholarly articles, correspondence, TV interviews and unpublished exchanges. The book testifies to the skeptical and self-correcting aspects of Naess ..."
"This anthology, designed for use in undergraduate courses in environmental ethics, includes new and classic readings by leading writers in the field, full-length case studies, and many short discussion cases. Introductions and discussion questions are provided for all the essays, with each chapter introduced by a summary of the issues and appropriate philosophic, historical and scientific background. Exploring ethical theory, environme ..."
"The volume documents, and makes an original contribution to, an astonishing period in twentieth-century philosophy_the progress of Arne Naess's ecophilosophy from its inception to the present. It includes Naess's most crucial polemics with leading thinkers, drawn from sources as diverse as scholarly articles, correspondence, TV interviews and unpublished exchanges. The book testifies to the skeptical and self-correcting aspects of Naess ..."
"Where and what is the place of the wild? Is the goal of preserving biodiversity across the landscape of North America compatible with contemporary Western culture.Place of the Wild brings together original essays from an exceptional array of contemporary writers and activists to present in a single volume the most current thinking on the relationship between humans and wilderness. A common thread running through the volume is the convic ..."
"This anthology, designed for use in undergraduate courses in environmental ethics, includes new and classic readings by leading writers in the field, full-length case studies, and many short discussion cases. Introductions and discussion questions are provided for all the essays, with each chapter introduced by a summary of the issues and appropriate philosophic, historical and scientific background. Exploring ethical theory, environme ..."
"3 This phrase is used by Seymour Feldman in his introduction to Spinoza's Ethics
(Baruch Spinoza, The Ethics and Selected letters, trans. S. Shirley and ed. S.
Feldman (Indianapolis: Hackett, 1982), 9. Pertinent to the present discussion of
Naess's systematization of deep ecology, Feldman writes: “Some of the great
systematic philosophers of the past proceeded to philosophise from an
underlying perception of the way things are—an i ..."
"Devall's first book, Deep Ecology, explained the deep, long-range ecology philosophy. His next book, Simple in Means, Rich in Ends, discussed suggestions for putting the philosophy to work. Now comes a progress report focusing on practical suggestions for modifications that can enrich our lifestyles without hurting the rest of the world."
Simple in Means, Rich in Ends(1st Edition) Practicing Deep Ecology by BillDevall Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 1988 by Gibbs Smith ISBN-13: 978-0-87905-294-2, ISBN: 0-87905-294-5
"Discusses the long-range ecology movement, looks at conflicts between our lifestyles and ecological goals, and points out ethical issues"
Deep Ecology(1st Edition) by BillDevall, George Sessions Hardcover, 266 Pages, Published 1985 by G.M. Smith ISBN-13: 978-0-87905-158-7, ISBN: 0-87905-158-2
"Deep Ecology explores the philosophical, psychological, and sociological roots of today's environmental movement, examines the human-centered assumptions behind most approaches to nature, explores the possibilities of an expanded human consciousness, and offers specific direct action suggestions for individuals to practice. Widely read in it first printing, Deep Ecology has established itself as one of the most significant books on envi ..."
"Modern environmentalism owes a great debt to philosopher, professor, and writer Arne Naess, cofounder of the Deep Ecology movement. Here, editors Alan Drengson and Bill Devall provide a comprehensive yet accessible volume of Naess’s most groundbreaking and seminal essays, which have remained influential among environmentalists to this day.Drawing from influences as diverse as Eastern religious practices, Gandhian nonviolent direct actio ..."
"A founder of the Deep Ecology Movement, Arne Naess' has produced articles on environmentalism that have provided unmatched inspiration for ecologists, philosophers, and activists worldwide. This collection amasses a definitive group of Naess' most important works in which he calls for nonviolent, cooperative action to protect the Earth. Rich with observations, insights, and anecdotes, Naess' writings draw from Eastern religious practice ..."
"Where and what is the place of the wild? Is the goal of preserving biodiversity across the landscape of North America compatible with contemporary Western culture?"Place of the Wild" brings together original essays from an exceptional array of contemporary writers and activists to present in a single volume the most current thinking on the relationship between humans and wilderness. A common thread running through the volume is the conv ..."
Deep Ecology(Updated) Living as if Nature Mattered by BillDevall, George Sessions Paperback, 267 Pages, Published 2001 by Gibbs Smith ISBN-13: 978-0-87905-247-8, ISBN: 0-87905-247-3
"Deep Ecology explores the philosophical, psychological, and sociological roots of today's environmental movement, examines the human-centered assumptions behind most approaches to nature, explores the possibilities of an expanded human consciousness, and offers specific direct action suggestions for individuals to practice. Widely read in it first printing, Deep Ecology has established itself as one of the most significant books on envi ..."
Clearcut(1st Edition) The Tragedy of Industrial Forestry by BillDevall Paperback, 291 Pages, Published 1995 by Sierra Club Books ISBN-13: 978-0-87156-361-3, ISBN: 0-87156-361-4
"Once, old-growth forests blanketed the entire Pacific Northwest. Today, after a mere century of intensive logging, only a fraction remains. This book combines more than 175 dramatic photos of decimated forests with 15 impassioned yet authorative essays by leading ecologists and activists, including key figures in the modern "eco-forestry" movement."
Clearcut(1st Edition) The Tragedy of Industrial Forestry by BillDevall Hardcover, 291 Pages, Published 1994 by Random House, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-87156-494-8, ISBN: 0-87156-494-7
"Once, old-growth forests blanketed the entire Pacific Northwest. Today, after a mere century of intensive logging, only a fraction remains. This book combines more than 175 dramatic photos of decimated forests with 15 impassioned yet authorative essays by leading ecologists and activists, including key figures in the modern "eco-forestry" movement."