A Book of Ecological Virtues

"A significant contribution to eco-philosophy, and to our collective discourse on the human-nature relationship." ~Laura Sewall, author of Sight and Sensibility: The Ecopsychology of Perception

"A Book of Ecological Virtues is a book for our times—to help us recognize that the extinction crisis we face is a consequence of seeing ourselves as separate from nature and other beings. Ecological Virtues is a remembrance that we are of the earth, we are animals, we are biological beings, nourished by other beings. Caring for others is our ecological duty and the path to our own well-being" ~Vandana Shiva, author of Stolen Harvest and Reclaiming the Commons

"A tour de force [that] addresses morality and sustainable futures for humanity. Diverse scholarly perspectives, using a variety of representations, raise issues concerning transformation of human lifestyles and interactions with living and nonliving constituents of fragile ecosystems. Educating a citizenry to act with heightened awareness, compassion, and love are among issues addressed throughout the book. Also, engaging critical dialogues around issues such as death and extinction are raised in a context of how to act courageously, with overt consciousness and an ethic of giving back. The book is captivating, thought-provoking, and forward looking—an amazing graduate text, and an interesting read for a diverse variety of educators, researchers, and policymakers." ~Kenneth Tobin, editor of Mindfulness in Education

"This well-researched, well-written, and pertinent essay collection invites new conversations. It needs to be read, savoured and shared." ~The Ormsby Review

"What makes the collective distinctive is its diversity of voices, experiences and approaches. In this way the anthology seeks a wider audience than more traditional philosophical collections." ~Environmental Values