2004
Volume 118, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 0002-5275
  • E-ISSN: 2352-1244

Abstract

Abstract

This article explores the environmental philosophy of Tanaka Shōzō, a pioneering Japanese environmentalist during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Tanaka’s response to the ecological and social devastation caused by the Ashio copper mine offers a unique perspective on the relationship between humanity, nature, and technology. His philosophy, especially his ideas on (flow) and (poison) emphasizes the interconnectedness of ecological and social systems. I argue that it can offer an alternative to dualistic approaches to nature and is a fruitful addition to contemporary environmental ethics and biotechnology. Specifically, I suggest that Tanaka’s emphasis on an intimate understanding of and collaborative engagement with natural systems can inspire a more reflective and sustainable approach to science and biotech.

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Keyword(s): biotechnologie; deep ecology; ecomodernisme; Haraway; Japanse filosofie; Tanaka Shōzō
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