Blog #9

Arnes Naes
1.    This point of the Deep Ecology movement seems to go along with the view of the Green Party which says that man and environment are one. As opposed to the standard view that mans’ needs are more important than the earth.
2.    Biospherical Egalitarianism- Essentially covers the concept of an equal right to live and blossom. It is the reinterpretation of future research involving human crowding. I’m sure this point serves a purpose but it is a bit confusing to me.
3.    Here survival of the fittest is redefined as the ability to peacefully cohabitate and live with others peacefully. The promotes diversity in beliefs in cultures and allows everyone to live as they chose. This is a nice concept.
4.    Anti-Class posture suggests that diversity is a result of explotation. The exploited live differently from the exploiters. I never viewed diversity like this, so I don’t know that I necessarily agree with this statement.
5.    Here the importance of pollution control is discussed. But one struggle the Deeper Ecological Movement faces is that often the goal of pollution prevention gives rise to other evils. Ecologist must focus on all 7 points and make sure all are being met.
6.    Complexity not complication-this is a principle anyone can agree with. The movement wants the beliefs to be complex to address all their beliefs, but it should not be something impossible.
7.    Local Autonomy and Decentralizatoin- here is another principle that is very similar to the green party’s views. The individual should have power. Not some large group that is removed from the cause.
Deep Ecology & Dominant Worldview
    I do think the outline accurately depicts the two differing views. I think the dominant worldview is in fact representative of the average person. Most do not consider the world as an equal but as a never ending supplier to meet his or her needs.