10. Contemplative Studies of the 'Natural' World
Living Earth Community May 1, 2020 DOI: 10.11647/obp.0186.10 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that contemplative participation within the community of life deepens ecological aesthetics, which provides an integrative ground for ethical actions informed by scientific knowledge. |
Abstract
To build a bridge between scientific and ethical perspectives on ecological issues, David Haskell advocates for contemplative exercise, in the sense of repeated, open-ended attention. Contemplative participation within the community of life deepens one’s sense of ecological aesthetics, and such appreciation for the beauty of nature provides an integrative ground for ethical actions informed by scientific knowledge.