Ecologism is a new political ideology based on the position that the non-human world is worthy of moral consideration, and that this should be taken into account in social, economic, and political systems. This innovative book provides the first comprehensive introduction to this philosophy, which is recognized as a major development in environmental politics. Brian Baxter probes the metaphysical, moral, political, and economic facets of ecologism. Bringing the central themes of contemporary political theory into contact with green political theory, he compares ecologism to such mainstream ideologies as utilitarianism, Rawlsian liberalism, libertarianism, Marxism, and feminism. An innovative contribution to environmental ethics and political philosophy, this book provides new insights into and solutions to the problematic relationship between society and nature.

About the Author
Brian Baxter is a lecturer in politics at the University of Dundee.

Awards
Winner of Stonewall Book Award 6 (United States) and Stonewall Book Award (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9780878407811
Author Brian Baxter
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Georgetown University Press
Publisher Georgetown University Press
Weight(grams) 399g