Deep Ecology

Definition of Deep Ecology

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Deep Ecology: A set of ideas within the environmental movement which stress the belief that modern societies have become anthropocentric – placing the human species and its interests at the top of the agenda. Supporters of deep ecology argue that society must become biocentric – seeing all biological organism, including humans, as having value in and of themselves. This suggests that human relationship with the natural environment should not be based on its value for the human species; rather things should be valued for themselves and consequently we should return as much of the environment to its natural state as possible.

Deep Ecology: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Deep Ecology. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada