Social Ecology
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Shannon Cox 2 February 2011 Essay 1, PHL 443 Outline: INTODUCTION: Social Ecology -definition -root issue- humans view of separate from nature stemming from how we treat others and ourselves. How this came to be Science - un-biased - hierarchical structure - organizing nature Business - profit maximization, bottom line - natural resources not equated for - growth and production - linear progression of consumption and disposal - sustainability What to do about it/ What is our role as social beings -Supportive vs. dominant -Independent vs. Interdependent -destination vs. journey -self vs. whole -reality (we are nature) -our ability to adapt -empathy and compassion CONCLUSION: Can’t deny we are here and therefore have a place. We are not separate but a part of nature. “Be one with the world (totally cheesy, but fitting)” Human society can be so much more than the oppression of others, but a co-inhabiting beautiful place where creativity flourishes, and the complex processes can be understood as more than what science tells us. because it is being.
A Further Inspection and Deeper Perspective on Social Ecology As we move into the 21st century, the impact the human species has on the natural world can no longer be ignored. We as humans view ourselves as separate from nature, through modern business and scientific classifications. As our domination and growth become more widespread, ecological forces begin to collapse. As many climatic and ecological changes occur, we begin to realize the scope of our interdependence. By critically examining human culture and social interactions one can identify that many of the rising ecological issues stem from our social structures. By examining our own social interactions we are more able understand how our relationship with nature can be mended. Through science, humans have become very good at responding to the problem without addressing the issue that creates the problem. Within society science works to provide an un-biased...
A Further Inspection and Deeper Perspective on Social Ecology As we move into the 21st century, the impact the human species has on the natural world can no longer be ignored. We as humans view ourselves as separate from nature, through modern business and scientific classifications. As our domination and growth become more widespread, ecological forces begin to collapse. As many climatic and ecological changes occur, we begin to realize the scope of our interdependence. By critically examining human culture and social interactions one can identify that many of the rising ecological issues stem from our social structures. By examining our own social interactions we are more able understand how our relationship with nature can be mended. Through science, humans have become very good at responding to the problem without addressing the issue that creates the problem. Within society science works to provide an un-biased...