Jainism and environmental politics /
Rankin, Aidan,
Jainism and environmental politics / Aidan Rankin. - [1]. - 1 online resource. - Routledge focus on environment and sustainability . - Routledge focus on environment and sustainability. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. The Jain Voice and Political Ecology -- 3. The Jain Theory of Pluralism: Transcending the Politics of Protest? -- 4. Jainism and Environmental Politics: A Radical Synthesis? -- Glossary -- Index.
"This book explores the ways in which the ecologically centred Indian philosophy of Jainism could introduce a new and non-western methodology to environmental politics, with the potential to help the green movement find new audiences and a new voice. Aidan Rankin begins with a description of the ideas and principles that distinguish Jainism from other Indian (and western) philosophies. He goes on to compare and contrast these principles with those of current environmental politics and to demonstrate the specific ways in which Jain ideas can assist in driving the movement forward. These include the reduction of material consumption, the ethical conduct of business within sustainable limits, and the avoidance of exploitative relationships with fellow humans, animals and ecosystems. Overall, the book argues that Jain pluralism could be a powerful tool for engaging non-western societies with environmental politics, allowing for an inclusive approach to a global ecological problem. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental politics, environmental philosophy, comparative religions and Jainism"--
9780367189778 0367189771 9780429578809 0429578806 9780429574580 0429574584 0429576692 9780429576690
9780367189778 Taylor & Francis
2019038533
Ecology--Religious aspects--Jainism.
Environmentalism--Religious aspects--Jainism.
Environmentalism--Political aspects.
Environnementalisme--Aspect religieux--Jaïnisme.
Environnementalisme--Aspect politique.
RELIGION / Jainism
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Environmental Policy
Ecology--Religious aspects--Jainism
Environmentalism--Political aspects
Environmentalism--Religious aspects--Jainism
BL1375.E36
294.4/177
Jainism and environmental politics / Aidan Rankin. - [1]. - 1 online resource. - Routledge focus on environment and sustainability . - Routledge focus on environment and sustainability. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. The Jain Voice and Political Ecology -- 3. The Jain Theory of Pluralism: Transcending the Politics of Protest? -- 4. Jainism and Environmental Politics: A Radical Synthesis? -- Glossary -- Index.
"This book explores the ways in which the ecologically centred Indian philosophy of Jainism could introduce a new and non-western methodology to environmental politics, with the potential to help the green movement find new audiences and a new voice. Aidan Rankin begins with a description of the ideas and principles that distinguish Jainism from other Indian (and western) philosophies. He goes on to compare and contrast these principles with those of current environmental politics and to demonstrate the specific ways in which Jain ideas can assist in driving the movement forward. These include the reduction of material consumption, the ethical conduct of business within sustainable limits, and the avoidance of exploitative relationships with fellow humans, animals and ecosystems. Overall, the book argues that Jain pluralism could be a powerful tool for engaging non-western societies with environmental politics, allowing for an inclusive approach to a global ecological problem. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental politics, environmental philosophy, comparative religions and Jainism"--
9780367189778 0367189771 9780429578809 0429578806 9780429574580 0429574584 0429576692 9780429576690
9780367189778 Taylor & Francis
2019038533
Ecology--Religious aspects--Jainism.
Environmentalism--Religious aspects--Jainism.
Environmentalism--Political aspects.
Environnementalisme--Aspect religieux--Jaïnisme.
Environnementalisme--Aspect politique.
RELIGION / Jainism
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Environmental Policy
Ecology--Religious aspects--Jainism
Environmentalism--Political aspects
Environmentalism--Religious aspects--Jainism
BL1375.E36
294.4/177