Whole Earth: Beyond the Entitlement of the Property Owner

This book challenges the traditional foundations of economics by proposing a new paradigm based on earth systems science and questioning the individual private property. It proposes new forms of relationship to land and the state,regional ecological collectives,and a more integrative view of economics related to society and ecology. The volume integrates insights from various fields and employs a historical institutional methodology to examine the link between economic theories and institutions. It offers an alternative view of the relationship between humans and the earth and is suitable for students and researchers in economics,history,ecology,and philosophy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 175 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This groundbreaking work in ecological economics takes a revolutionary approach, proposing a new paradigm rooted in earth systems science. It challenges the very foundations of economics, questioning the basis of individual private property and proposing alternative forms of relationships with land and the state. Instead of focusing solely on the individual, it proposes the creation of new regional ecological collectives that are integrated at the global level. Furthermore, it critically examines the assumptions of economics and reimagines them as more closely interconnected with society and ecology.

The volume seamlessly integrates insights from diverse fields, including humanities, natural, and social sciences, placing human life within the context of ecology. The chapters employ a historical institutional methodology to explore the relationship between economic theories and economic institutions, delving into concepts of performativity and reflexivity. By employing literary studies, linguistic philosophy, and long-term economic history, the method offers a fresh perspective on the human-earth relationship. This book is an invaluable resource for students and researchers across a wide range of disciplines, including economics, history, ecology, and philosophy, seeking to understand the complex dynamics between humans and the natural world.

Weight: 459g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031019333
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022