The Role of Philosophy of Ecology and Religion in the Face of the Environmental Crisis

The reality that there is an environmental crisis confronting the planet and her peoples is indisputable. The crisis can be seen in the forms of climate change, atmospheric and marine pollution, deforestation, desertification, drought and famine, resource wars and conflicts, etc. In spite of the man...

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Published in:Journal for the study of religions and ideologies
Main Author: Ikeke, Mark Omorovie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: CEEOL [2020]
In: Journal for the study of religions and ideologies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ecological philosophy / Environmental crisis / Religion
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
NCG Environmental ethics; Creation ethics
ZA Social sciences
Further subjects:B Earth
B Ethics
B religious ecology
B environmental crisis
B philosophy of ecology
B and environmental ethics
B Sustainability
B Religion
B Science
B Philosophy
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Summary:The reality that there is an environmental crisis confronting the planet and her peoples is indisputable. The crisis can be seen in the forms of climate change, atmospheric and marine pollution, deforestation, desertification, drought and famine, resource wars and conflicts, etc. In spite of the many governmental efforts,  scientific and technological progress of humankind, the crisis continues unabated. This paper argues that in combating the environmental crisis, the role which philosophy of ecology and religion can play should not be overlooked. Philosophy of ecology and religion may not be the only panacea to the environmental crisis, but they can make   contribution. The paper uses critical analysis and hermeneutic methods. Hermeneutics will be used to interpret the concepts. There was also a rational analysis of the role of philosophy of ecology and religion in resolving the environmental crisis. The paper finds that there is an environmental crisis taking place on planet earth. The paper concludes that philosophy of ecology and religion has a role to play in resolving the crisis. With this done, there will be a more ecologically sustainable planet.
ISSN:1583-0039
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of religions and ideologies