Nail, Thomas
Theory of the Earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9781503627550
- author:
- Nail, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.48 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Movements,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Earth's history is undergoing a profound transformation. Geological processes that were once slow and gradual are now accelerating at an unprecedented rate. New geological strata are being formed from unexpected materials, such as plastic and animal waste, which could remain in the fossil record for millennia to come.
Thomas Nail offers a new philosophical perspective on this phenomenon, one that challenges our traditional understanding of natural and human history. He argues that we need a materialist, kinetic ethics of the earth that takes into account the movement and flow of minerals, atmosphere, plants, and animals. This approach seeks to rethink our relationship with the planet and the cosmos.
By shifting our focus from conservation to expenditure, flux, and planetary diversity, Nail's philosophy offers a new way of thinking about our place in the world. Theory of the Earth urges us to reconsider our ethical relationships with one another, the planet, and the universe at large.
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