Living-With Wisdom: Permaculture and Symbiotic Ethics

Living-With Wisdom explores how permaculture can help us achieve the ancient Greek ideal of a good life by acquiring moral knowledge through close relationships with other living beings and things. It appeals to scholars of philosophy, social theory, and anthrozoology interested in virtue ethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics, and human-animal relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Living-With Wisdom delves into the potential of ancient Greek philosophical models to guide us toward realizing a fulfilling and virtuous life through the practice of permaculture. Building upon the insights of Plato and Aristotle, the author emphasizes the pursuit of wisdom and fulfillment as the central components of a truly good life, recognizing them as the culmination of a complex blend of virtues that require a deep understanding of goodness itself.

The book then explores how permaculture, or the principles of sustainable farming and ethical gardening, offers us an exceptional avenue to acquire this moral knowledge through the close connections we can foster with other living beings and the natural world. Through a profound study of the nature of wisdom and its practical application, Living-With Wisdom: Permaculture and Symbiotic Ethics unveils that engaging with and sharing in the lives of other organisms presents us with numerous ethical dilemmas and opportunities to cultivate virtuous qualities.

This captivating work appeals to scholars and enthusiasts across philosophy, social theory, and anthrozoology, particularly those with interests in virtue ethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics, and human-animal relations. By embracing the wisdom and principles embodied in permaculture, we can cultivate a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of all life and strive toward living in harmony with the natural world.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367695835