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Justifying sustainable development: a continuing ethical search

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2002

Authors

Rolston, Holmes, 1932-, author
Centre for World Dialogue, publisher

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Five criticisms of sustainable development are examined: (1) Is it moral umbrella? Or cover-up? (2) Do we have duties to future generations? (3) How far do rich Americans have duties of justice or benevolence to the developing world? (4) Is producing more, even sustainably, an ultimate good? (5) Do we seek sustainable development or a sustainable biosphere? Finally, if sustainability is justified, ought we to enforce it?

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Includes bibliographical references.

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human needs
conservation
sustainable development
environmental ethics
justice
ecological integrity

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