10. Contemplative Studies of the 'Natural' World
Living Earth Community May 1, 2020 DOI: 10.11647/obp.0186.10 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractDavid Haskell argues that contemplative exercise—repeated, open-ended attention—can bridge scientific and ethical perspectives on ecological issues. By engaging in contemplative participation within the community of life, one deepens an ecological aesthetic, and this appreciation for nature's beauty offers a foundation for ethical actions that are informed by scientific knowledge.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | History Environmental science Philosophy |
| Key finding | Contemplative attention to nature deepens ecological aesthetics, which integrates scientific knowledge with ethical action. |
Abstract
To build a bridge between scientific and ethical perspectives on ecological issues, David Haskell advocates for contemplative exercise, in the sense of repeated, open-ended attention. Contemplative participation within the community of life deepens one’s sense of ecological aesthetics, and such appreciation for the beauty of nature provides an integrative ground for ethical actions informed by scientific knowledge.