The Spectrum of the Anthropocene Debate: From the Natural Sciences to the Humanities

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10.2991/978-2-38476-092-3_186How to use a DOI?

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Anthropocene; non-anthropocentrism; environmental crisis; extinction of species; T. Morton; E.C. Ellis

Abstract

The objective of this article is to investigate the meaning of the Anthropocene by scrutinizing its origins, definitions, and implications in both natural sciences and humanities. The scientific community predominantly approaches the Anthropocene from the viewpoints of geology and environmental science to address environmental predicaments through scientific and technological advancements. In contrast, scholars in the humanities acknowledge the immense influence of human beings and aspire to dissolve the boundaries between natural sciences and humanities. They endeavor to reconceptualize the relationship between humans and nature from a non-anthropocentric perspective. The primary aim of this article is to elucidate the comprehension of the Anthropocene by examining the anthropocentric and non-anthropocentric interpretations surrounding it. Given the escalating environmental crisis, such as global warming, the present study offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse surrounding the management of the intricate relationship between human beings and the natural world. The findings of this research have the potential to inspire a deep and meaningful reflection on the boundaries of human capacity and the extent of human agency in relation to the environment, thereby fostering a greater awareness and appreciation of the complex interplay between human beings and the natural world.

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TI  - The Spectrum of the Anthropocene Debate: From the Natural Sciences to the Humanities
BT  - Proceedings of the 2023 9th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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