Towards a Synthesis of Norwegian Ecophilosophy
2007
Randall, Scott | Peder Anker
Explicit Norwegian ecophilosophy emerged in the late 1960’s as a collective effort for the common purpose of addressing the perceived crisis caused by a faulty human-nature relationship. The emergence was facilitated by factors unique to Norway as well as a rich historic tradition of holistic contemplation of the human-nature relationship, where it was at times mixed with the opposing idea of individualism. The brief climatic emergence was followed by a divergence which suppressed the collective approach, encouraging some independent ideas, leading to the dissolution of the greater ecophilosophical vigor. A renewal of Norwegian ecophilosophical thinking is deemed necessary to address an even greater strained present human-nature relationship; this will be attempted through a reunion of Norwegian ecophilosophy for the purpose of a framework of synthesized thought.
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