Environmentalism. A Product Of Christian Guilt

Essai , 2015 , 6 Pages

Philosophie - Pratique (Ethique, Esthétique, Culture, Nature, Droit, ...)

An explanation for the rise of 'environmentalism' in the West. Modern environmentalism suffers from a number of false preconceptions. These misplaced ideas have led inevitably to the distrust that many people now feel when confronted with alarmist claims the green movement is prone to making, particularly in the area of so-called climate change. The environmental movement stems originally from the Western Christian tradition of doing good and the accompanying conviction that mankind is intrinsically evil.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Environmentalism: A Product Of Christian Guilt
• The False Preconception of a Pristine Environment
• The False Preconception of Human Influence
• The Desire to "Do Good"
• The Roots of "Do-Gooding"
• The Theory of Global Warming
• The Greenhouse Effect
• The Laws of Thermodynamics
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This text argues that modern environmentalism is rooted in a flawed understanding of the natural world and is driven by a misplaced sense of Christian guilt. It critiques the environmental movement's tendency to view the environment as static and pristine, and its belief that human activity can significantly influence global climate.

• The false preconceptions of environmentalism
• The role of Christian guilt in environmentalism
• The limitations of human influence on the environment
• The scientific basis of climate change theory
• The relationship between environmentalism and religion

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The text begins by outlining the false preconceptions that underpin the environmental movement. It argues that the idea of a pristine environment, untouched by human activity, is a misconception. The author points to examples of environmental change throughout history, such as the transformation of the Congo rainforest and the presence of elephants in the Alps, to demonstrate that the environment is constantly in flux.

The text then examines the belief that humans have the ability to significantly influence global climate. While acknowledging that human activity can have a localized impact on the environment, the author argues that there is no evidence to support the claim that humans can affect the global climate. He points to the failure of environmental interventions in places like Yellowstone National Park as evidence that human attempts to control nature often have unintended consequences.

The author then explores the roots of the environmental movement's desire to "do good." He argues that this desire stems from the Christian tradition of emphasizing human sinfulness. This belief system, he contends, has led to a modern tendency to view humans as inherently responsible for all the world's problems, including climate change.

The text concludes by examining the scientific basis of global warming theory. The author argues that the theory is flawed and that the greenhouse effect is a misnomer. He uses the analogy of a blanket in the desert to illustrate the limitations of carbon dioxide's ability to influence global temperatures.

Schlüsselwörter

The key words and focus themes of the text include environmentalism, Christian guilt, pristine environment, human influence, climate change, global warming, greenhouse effect, thermodynamics, and the desire to "do good". The text explores the historical and philosophical roots of modern environmentalism, critiques its underlying assumptions, and challenges the scientific basis of climate change theory.

• Auteur: David Gill (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2015
• Pages: 6
• N° de catalogue: V293437
• ISBN (ebook): 9783656909118
• ISBN (Livre): 9783656909125
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: environment, environmentalism, global warming, christianity, christian beliefs, controversy, controversial theories, modern misconceptions, bad ideas, bad science, religion