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The nature of morality: an introduction to the subjectivist perspective
In: Avebury series in philosophy
What does Degrowth mean? Some comments on Jason Hickel's 'A few points of clarification'
In: Globalizations, Band 18, Heft 7, S. 1112-1116
ISSN: 1474-774X
Entering the era of limits and scarcity: the radical implications for social theory
In: Journal of political ecology: JPE ; case studies in history and society, Band 26, Heft 1
ISSN: 1073-0451
The article argues that contemporary social theory has not recognized the significance of Limits to Growth. A global overshoot in resource consumption suggests we are at a dramatic turning point in human history, the end of the era of constant 'wealth' expansion and the beginning of an era of severe limits and scarcity. This has profound implications for critical social thought, and for addressing current social problems. Recognizing limits will influence the form that a sustainable and just society must take, and transitions to it. Radical and large scale 'de-growth' involves localized, cooperative, frugal, self-sufficient and self-governing lifestyles, settlements and systems. Key elements in the required 'Simpler Way' are discussed as workable and attractive. More importantly, the article argues that these transitions are non-negotiable; no alternative can resolve the predicament of limits. There are important implications for transition theory and practice. Social theory will pursue new directions in this context, with greater convergence around support for an Anarchist perspective on social goals and means.Keywords: Limits to growth, social theory, transition, alternatives, The Simpler Way
Remaking settlements for sustainability: the Simpler Way
In: Journal of political ecology: JPE ; case studies in history and society, Band 26, Heft 1
ISSN: 1073-0451
In view of the global resource and ecological situation, per-capita resource consumption rates in the rich world probably need to be reduced by 90%. This can only be done if there is a "de-growth" transition to some kind of Simpler Way centered on mostly small, highly self-sufficient and self-governing communities in control of local economies within a culture that is not focused on material wealth. It is not surprising that the viability of such a vision is typically regarded as implausible. The aim of this study is to show that normal outer city suburbs could be restructured along the lines required to cut global impacts by the necessary amount, while improving the quality of life. Data on typical Australian consumption rates, food production yields, suburban geographies, etc. is used to estimate the achievable reductions. The theoretical conclusion that such reductions could be made aligns with a study of the Dancing Rabbit Eco-village in northeast Missouri. Heavy cuts in resource consumption cannot be made without extreme change in economic, political, settlement and cultural systems.Key words: The Simpler Way, de-growth.
Remaking settlements for sustainability: the Simpler Way
In view of the global resource and ecological situation, per-capita resource consumption rates in the rich world probably need to be reduced by 90%. This can only be done if there is a "de-growth" transition to some kind of Simpler Way centered on mostly small, highly self-sufficient and self-governing communities in control of local economies within a culture that is not focused on material wealth. It is not surprising that the viability of such a vision is typically regarded as implausible. The aim of this study is to show that normal outer city suburbs could be restructured along the lines required to cut global impacts by the necessary amount, while improving the quality of life. Data on typical Australian consumption rates, food production yields, suburban geographies, etc. is used to estimate the achievable reductions. The theoretical conclusion that such reductions could be made aligns with a study of the Dancing Rabbit Eco-village in northeast Missouri. Heavy cuts in resource consumption cannot be made without extreme change in economic, political, settlement and cultural systems.Key words: The Simpler Way, de-growth.
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An Anarchism for Today: The Simpler Way
In: Capitalism, nature, socialism: CNS ; a journal of socialist ecology, Band 30, Heft 4, S. 87-103
ISSN: 1548-3290
The Degrowth Movement from the Perspective of the Simpler Way
In: Capitalism, nature, socialism: CNS ; a journal of socialist ecology, Band 26, Heft 2, S. 58-75
ISSN: 1045-5752
The Degrowth Movement from the Perspective of the Simpler Way
In: Capitalism, nature, socialism: CNS ; a journal of socialist ecology, Band 26, Heft 2, S. 58-75
ISSN: 1548-3290
Reply to David Schwartzman on the Simpler Way and Renewable Energy
In: Capitalism, nature, socialism: CNS ; a journal of socialist ecology, Band 25, Heft 4, S. 102-108
ISSN: 1548-3290
De-growth: Do you realise what it means?
In: Futures, Band 44, Heft 6, S. 590-599
De-growth: Do you realise what it means?
In: Futures: the journal of policy, planning and futures studies, Band 44, Heft 6, S. 590-600
ISSN: 0016-3287