Ecosophy

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Ecological philosophy, particularly of the type associated with the deep ecology movement. countable, uncountable

    "[…] ecosophy argues that an individual should act in such a way as to “do as little harm as possible.” The “oath” of those committed to ecosophy closely parallels that of medical doctors: Above all else do no harm."

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"[…] ecosophy argues that an individual should act in such a way as to “do as little harm as possible.” The “oath” of those committed to ecosophy closely parallels that of medical doctors: Above all else do no harm."

Etymology

Blend of ecology + philosophy, coined by Félix Guattari and Arne Næss.

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deep ecology

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