Accountability, Philosophy and the Natural Environment

This book explores how accountability can address environmental and global political problems by connecting social elements with a natural affinity. It offers new insights by critiquing existing understandings of accountability and building on Charles Taylor's philosophies. It proposes perspectives on authenticity and expressivism as a way to rework our understanding of being in the world and suggests a new approach to dealing with accountability and ecological crises. The book is relevant to researchers in environmental philosophy, accounting, corporate governance, and environmental accounting.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book takes a philosophical and interdisciplinary approach to explore the potential of accountability as a solution to our current environmental and global political challenges. When a social system encounters external forces or is presented with external elements, political problems are bound to arise. This book demonstrates that what is required is the integration of social elements with a natural affinity to bring people together, despite their differences.

This book stands out from others in the field by critically examining existing understandings of accountability and expanding the possibilities by drawing upon the philosophies of Charles Taylor. At the heart of the book's argument are perspectives on authenticity and expressivism, which offer a radical reimagining of our understanding of being in the world and provide a foundation for rethinking how individuals and communities should approach political accountability and ecological crises. The argument culminates in an accountability perspective that incorporates insights from interpretivism, liberalism, and postmodern theory.

The book will be of great interest to researchers in environmental philosophy, critical perspectives on accounting, corporate governance, corporate social reporting, and environmental accounting. By delving into the complexities of accountability and its relationship to environmental and political issues, this book offers valuable insights and perspectives that can contribute to the ongoing discourse on these critical topics.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367675523