ISBN:
9780197617977
Language:
English
Pages:
x, 190 pages
,
illustrations
,
25 cm
Year of publication:
2024
DDC:
320.5801
Keywords:
Gordon, Aaron David
;
Philosophy of nature
;
Ecology Philosophy
;
Labor Zionism
;
Gordon, Aharon Daṿid 1856-1922
Abstract:
"In light of the climate crisis, communities of faith must rethink their traditions and adapt them to the rapidly changing environmental reality. Such religious reflection is essential - no less than scientific investigation - if we are to address and manage our impact on the environment. It is in this spirit that The First Jewish Environmentalist sets out to introduce Gordon's green Jewish philosophy to a new generation of readers. Hailed by Martin Buber as 'the true teacher', pioneer, philosopher and dreamer, Aharon David Gordon (Russian Empire- Land of Israel, 1856-1922) is increasingly being recognized as the first Jewish environmentalist. Long before global warming became a major threat, Gordon warned against the mounting dangers of human assault on nature and urged us to open ourselves to nature and re-attune with it. Rather than trying to conquer nature, Gordon argued, we should merge with it; rather than being a master or slave of nature, we should become nature's friend and ally. Since childhood, nature fertilized and shaped Gordon's mindscape, as it eventually did his philosophical writings. Gordon's fresh insights on critical contemporary issues - such as ecology, gender, social justice, and post-secularism - have recently been inspiring not only a rapidly growing body of scholarly literature, but also communal readings and study among young readers whose imagination was captured by Gordon's thoughts and dreams"--
Description / Table of Contents:
Why Gordon matters -- Historical Background : What led Gordon to compose Man and Nature? -- Philosophical Foundations : Gordon's basic concepts and main arguments -- A Religion of Nature : Gordon's religious commitment to the protection of nature -- 'The Return to Nature' Speech : Gordon as an Environmental Prophet -- What is to be done?
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-183) and index
DOI:
10.1093/oso/9780197617977.001.0001
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