Transformative Ecological Economics

Process Philosophy, Ideology and Utopia

Ove Jakobsen

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Routledge
05 March 2019

Economic theory & philosophy; Environmental economics; Political economy; Environmental science, engineering & technology

Series: Routledge Studies in Ecological Economics

When we look at the state of the world today, what is most evident is the fact that the major problems of our time – energy, environment, economy, climate change and social justice – cannot be understood in isolation. They are interconnected problems, which means that they require corresponding systemic solutions. Today’s global economy has brought about critical distress for ecosystems and societies and we have to go to the very root of the problems to find a way out.

This volume develops a synthesized interpretation of ecological economics integrating different levels: (economic) system, (business) practice and the (economic) actor. It discusses how changes on a systems level are connected to changes in practice and development of individual consciousness. Transformative Ecological Economics delves into the insight and knowledge from different sources of inspiration (thermodynamics, Darwinism, anthroposophy and Buddhism) as well as into an integrated story describing and illustrating the core ideas, principles and values that characterize a utopian society anchored in ecological economics. Implementation of the deep changes demanded depends on our ability to write a new story, a utopian one for sure, but one which is in accordance with and based on the reality in which we live.

This book will be of interest to those who study ecological economics, political economy and environmental economics.

By: Ove Jakobsen
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 458g
ISBN: 9780367194178
ISBN 10: 0367194171
Series: Routledge Studies in Ecological Economics
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 05 March 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ove Jakobsen is Professor in Ecological Economics at Bodø Graduate School of Business, Nord University, Norway. He is co-founder and leader of the Centre for Ecological Economics and Ethics.