Rischi e minacce ambientali dell'età globale

Starting from a distinction between global and globalised and a definition of the concept of global threat for future generations, this paper aims to identify cognitive, moral and emotional phenomena that hinder to the adoption of effective policies against global warming. The main thesis of this pa...

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Published in:Annali del Dipartimento di filosofia 2011-01, Vol.17, p.211
Main Author: D'Andrea, Dimitri
Format: Article
Language:Italian
Subjects:
Economic growth
Economic impact
Environmental impact
Global economy
Global warming
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Summary:Starting from a distinction between global and globalised and a definition of the concept of global threat for future generations, this paper aims to identify cognitive, moral and emotional phenomena that hinder to the adoption of effective policies against global warming. The main thesis of this paper is that it is difficult to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases mainly because the unlimited economic growth is the imperative of our company and the continuous increase of material goods and personal consumption is what is closest to our idea of happiness and wellbeing. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0394-5073
1824-3770
DOI:10.1400/208542