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Abstract
Commonly conceived, sustainable development is concerned with social and economic equity and maintenance of ecological stability for future generations. The Brundtland Report addresses the ethical principles of intragenerational and intergenerational equity as fundamental pillars of sustainable development. This equity is often defined in economic terms, involving fair distribution of natural resources, and in practice dependent on the workings of a neoliberal market economy. Simultaneously, it is assumed that democratic learning enables students to be critically rational and ethical agents able to make informed choices in regard to sustainability challenges. This article questions whether the benefits of sustainable development should be meant for humans only, and whether concern for environmental sustainability should be limited to the environment’s ability to accommodate social and economic equity. It is argued that the dominant form of pluralism employed within education is essentially anthropocentric, prioritizing social justice over interests of more-than-humans. This article will argue for a bolder move in the direction of inclusive pluralism through eco-representation and reinstatement of education for nature.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 827-841 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Environmental Education Research |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 15 Mar 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Aug 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- education for sustainable development (ESD)
- inclusive pluralism
- neoliberalism
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Invited presentation at workshop Climate Change and Duties to Future Generations: Centre for Climate and Environmental Resilience at Newcastle University.
Kopnina, H. (Speaker)
8 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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British Academy of Management (BAM). Embedding Impact on SDGs in Teaching.
Kopnina, H. (Participant) & Smith, S. M. (Organiser)
19 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...