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A 3 page research paper/essay that describes 3 ecological viewpoints. As the world faces the problems associated with global warming, humanity is forced to reconsider priorities and its relationship to the natural world. Various perspectives have evolved due to this need. Three of these perspectives are ecofeminism, pluralism and environmental pragmatism. The principles of these viewpoints are briefly described before offering opinion as to which viewpoint best compliments a sound ethical position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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ecofeminism, pluralism and environmental pragmatism. The principles of these viewpoints are briefly described before offering opinion as to which viewpoint best compliments a sound ethical position. Ecofeminism is built
upon three core principles. First of all, this perspective holds that the domination of women is fundamentally tied to the domination of nature. Secondly, this connection is due to the
manner in which patriarchal dualism perceives women/nature as less valuable than men/culture. Third, this connection means that the processes that cause humanity as a whole to be more ecologically aware
also serve to overcome the domination of women (Ecofeminism, 2008). An ecofeminist author writes: "Gender, class, race and nature all must be theorized together if we are to finally move
beyond these oppressions" (Ecofeminism, 2008). This ecological viewpoint, in other words, sees the dualistic thinking that is a prevalent characteristic of Western thought as the fundamental ecological issue. The
topic of pluralism in ecology refers to the diversity of opinion, theories and models that make up ecological investigation in contemporary society. This trend acknowledges the "overwhelming complexity of nature"
and it is combined with the realization that "unifying ecological theories," if this is to occur, must be based on a "hierarchical perspective" (Wu, 1994). Theoretical ecologists should have the
"same freedom for imagination and desk-top investigation" that is utilized by empirical ecologists in the field (Wu, 1994). Both of these categories of ecologists should endeavor to "understand and maintain
familiarity with real ecological systems" (Wu, 1994). In other words, ecology has become a pluralistic field in which some investigators are concerned with theory, other with field investigation. However, Wu
(1994) argues that it is imperative for all ecologists to keep their focus on real-world ecological systems, which is a conclusion that suggests the efficacy of environmental pragmatism. The
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