Ecoism or Ecologism is a new philosophy that proposes a holistic view of consciousness, mind, and reality, emphasizing their interconnectedness and mutual influence. The ideology highlights moral consideration for the non-human world and advocates for integration into social, economic, and political systems.
Its key aspects include:
- Moral consideration for other species and ecosystems.
- Addressing environmental concerns.
- Critiquing industrialism.
- Proposing alternative economic models.
Ecoism differs from traditional environmentalism in its more radical approach to restructuring society and its economic systems. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of nature and the elevation of ecological concerns to a primary moral imperative. The study seeks to reorient human society's relationship with the natural world, advocating for significant changes in political, economic, and social structures to achieve ecological sustainability.[1]
Overview
According to Ecoism, individuals can view themselves and their relationship to the world from two perspectives: internally, as the subjective experience of being in the world, and externally, as an objective view of oneself as part of the larger ecosystem.
The study suggests that our understanding of the world is shaped by the complex interplay between our consciousness and the reality it perceives, with the mind acting as both an observer and a participant in this process. This philosophy offers new ways to think about human cognition, perception, and our relationship with the world around us. [2]
Consciousness is likened to an ecosystem interacting with external reality, and the mind residing within this system is related to cognitive functions or self-awareness. The external world is perceived as a complex ecosystem forming the environment for all living things.[3]
Economy
The ideology advocates for moral consideration of the non-human world, incorporating this concept into social, economic, and political systems.[4] Ecoism views ecology and economy as integral components of a unified whole. In this holistic perspective, something can only be truly ecological if it considers the environment, psychology, sociology, governments, individuals, and corporations. This philosophy promotes a new system based on transparency and value instead of privacy and price. Ecoism embodies humanitarian values and aims to maintain balance across ecosystems. According to the philosophy, we must abandon outdated approaches and embrace new ones—reforming the world must begin with reforming the economy. Whether communist governments prioritize the collective at the expense of the individual or capitalists prioritize individual interests to the detriment of the collective, the privileges of a particular economic model are usually only available to a small segment of the population, leading to significant differences in the standard of living, not just nationally, but also globally. According to the Ecoism study, instead of constantly trying to balance collectivism and individualism, we should reorient the economy so that all its segments function to benefit the common value of all humanity – the planet Earth.[5]
See also
References
Citations
- ^ Baxter, Brian (1999). Ecologism. ISBN 978-0-7486-1177-5. JSTOR 10.3366/j.ctvxcrvwk.
- ^ "Ecoism".
- ^ "Environmentalism and Ecologism: How are they different and which one is more effective?". 15 April 2023.
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- ^ "Inside the mind of Hares Youssef: A philanthropist's vision to build a new future - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". Arabian Business. 7 April 2023.
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