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Reason In A Dark Time: Why The Struggle Against Climate Change Failed And What It Means For Our Future
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From The 1992 Rio Earth Summit To The 2009 Copenhagen Climate Conference There Was A Concerted International Effort To Stop Climate Change. Yet Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increased, Atmospheric Concentrations Grew, And Global Warming Became An Observable Fact Of Life.In This Book, Philosopher Dale Jamieson Explains What Climate Change Is, Why We Have Failed To Stop It, And Why It Still Matters What We Do. Centered In Philosophy, The Volume Also Treats The Scientific, Historical, Economic, And Political Dimensions Of Climate Change. Our Failure To Prevent Or Even To Respond Significantly To Climate Change, Jamieson Argues, Reflects The Impoverishment Of Our Systems Of Practical Reason, The Paralysis Of Our Politics, And The Limits Of Our Cognitive And Affective Capacities. The Climate Change That Is Underway Is Remaking The World In Such A Way That Familiar Comforts, Places, And Ways Of Life Will Disappear In Years Or Decades Rather Than Centuries.Climate Change Also Threatens Our Sense Of Meaning, Since It Is Difficult To Believe That Our Individual Actions Matter. The Challenges That Climate Change Presents Go Beyond The Resources Of Common Sense Morality It Can Be Hard To View Such Everyday Acts As Driving And Flying As Presenting Moral Problems. Yet There Is Much That We Can Do To Slow Climate Change, To Adapt To It And Restore A Sense Of Agency While Living Meaningful Lives In A Changing World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Reason in a Dark Time'? A: The book primarily focuses on the philosophical, scientific, historical, economic, and political dimensions of climate change, exploring why efforts to combat it have largely failed.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Reason in a Dark Time' is Dale Jamieson, a philosopher known for his work on environmental ethics and climate change.
- Q: When was 'Reason in a Dark Time' published? A: This book was published on April 1, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does 'Reason in a Dark Time' have? A: The book contains 266 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Reason in a Dark Time' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the failure to address climate change, the limitations of our reasoning and political systems, and the impact of climate change on our sense of meaning and agency.
- Q: Is 'Reason in a Dark Time' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written to be accessible to general readers while also providing deep philosophical insights into climate change.
- Q: Does the book provide practical solutions to combat climate change? A: While the book discusses the challenges of climate change, it also highlights actions individuals can take to slow its effects and adapt to a changing world.
- Q: What makes this book different from other climate change literature? A: This book stands out by integrating philosophical analysis with discussions on the cognitive and emotional aspects of climate change, rather than focusing solely on scientific data.
- Q: Can 'Reason in a Dark Time' help me understand the psychological effects of climate change? A: Yes, the book addresses how climate change challenges our moral perceptions and impacts our sense of agency, making it relevant for understanding psychological effects.