Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Is the Environment a Moral Cause?

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/opinion/sunday/is-the-environment-a-moral-cause.html?_r=0

To win over more of the public, environmentalists must look beyond the arguments that they themselves have found convincing. The next wave of moral arguments for environmental reform will need to look very different from the last, if they are to be maximally effective. Such efforts to understand others’ moral perspectives might not only bring both sides in line on this important issue, but also foster the sort of sincerity and respect necessary to sustain a large-scale collective effort.