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| ethical solutions to overpopulation: The Environmental Impact of Overpopulation Trevor Hedberg, 2020-04-14 This book examines the link between population growth and environmental impact and explores the implications of this connection for the ethics of procreation. In light of climate change, species extinctions, and other looming environmental crises, Trevor Hedberg argues that we have a collective moral duty to halt population growth to prevent environmental harms from escalating. This book assesses a variety of policies that could help us meet this moral duty, confronts the conflict between protecting the welfare of future people and upholding procreative freedom, evaluates the ethical dimensions of individual procreative decisions, and sketches the implications of population growth for issues like abortion and immigration. It is not a book of tidy solutions: Hedberg highlights some scenarios where nothing we can do will enable us to avoid treating some people unjustly. In such scenarios, the overall objective is to determine which of our available options will minimize the injustice that occurs. This book will be of great interest to those studying environmental ethics, environmental policy, climate change, sustainability, and population policy. Chapter 5 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Applied Ethics Larry May, 2017-07-05 This best-selling text continues to fill an existing gap in the literature taught in applied ethics courses. As a growing number of courses that include the perspectives of diverse cultures are being added to the university curriculum, texts are needed that represent more multicultural and diverse histories and backgrounds. This new edition enhances gender coverage, as nearly half of the pieces are now authored by women. The new edition also increases the percentage of pieces written by those who come from a non-Western background. It offers twelve up-to-date articles (not found in previous editions) on human rights, environmental ethics, poverty, war and violence, gender, race, euthanasia, and abortion; all of these topics are addressed from Western and non-Western perspectives. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: One Child Sarah Conly, 2016 The problem -- The right to a family -- The right to control your body -- Sanctions -- The future -- Unexpected consequences -- When? |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Reproductive Ethics II Lisa Campo-Engelstein, Paul Burcher, 2018-08-20 This book is the second collection of essays on reproductive ethics from Drs. Campo-Engelstein and Burcher. This volume is unique in that it is both timely and includes several essays on new technologies, while also being a comprehensive review of most of the major questions in the field, from racial disparities in reproductive healthcare to gene editing and the possibility of the creation of a transhuman species. The scholars writing these essays are pre-eminent in their fields, and their backgrounds are quite varied, including philosophers, anthropologists, physicians, and professors of law. Reproductive ethics remains an underdeveloped area of bioethics despite the recent technological breakthroughs that carry both great promise and potential threats. Building on the first volume of work from a conference held just over one year ago, this new collection of essays from a conference held April 2017 continues this discussion as well as provides ethical insights and reviews of these emerging technologies. The ethical questions swirling around human reproduction are both old and new, but the conference presentations, and the essays derived from them, focus on new ways of appreciating old arguments such as the ethics of abortion, as well as new ways of seeing new technologies such as CRISPR and mitochondrial transfer. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Ethical Sustainability for a Peaceful World Daniel R. Gowen, 2020-06-20 Ethical sustainability utilizes sympathy and compassion in examining the living conditions of all species and the environment, and determines culture and laws via the unpersecuted popular vote, so that all of society advances together in unison with less strife. Ethical solutions are constantly needed to be examined and voted upon because almost all people have changing opinions as they grow older and become more educated with knowledge and compassion of suffering. Some ideas and solutions discussed, are a sustainable government foundation of socio-economics that supports all people human-rights and basic needs at the lowest cost, so that capitalism can attempt to gain profit margins for those who work harder and smarter to deserve more benefits of society, a 100% secure stock index retirement pension plan, affordable health-care for all, a positive cultural mindset for a healthy ethical humanity, renewable energy from every building, positive and ethical population control of equality birth-rights per person l, so as to preserve individual constitutional freedoms with abundant land-space for all individuals, society, and wild-life, garden nature centers in every County to end hunger, durable homeless tiny-home solutions, crime prevention with new technologies available to every jury based court case with an appeal process that extends up to the highest court, ethical community centers that also incorporate ethical education for business contract license certification, a clean natural environment, and all societal issues that the good-will of the people ethically determine. I support ethical laws that maximize individual freedoms without unethically inhibiting other individuals, and or society, in a government structure that maintains a forever socio-economic shape regardless of depression or expansion. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Life on the Brink Philip Cafaro, Eileen Crist, 2012-12-01 Life on the Brink aspires to reignite a robust discussion of population issues among environmentalists, environmental studies scholars, policymakers, and the general public. Some of the leading voices in the American environmental movement restate the case that population growth is a major force behind many of our most serious ecological problems, including global climate change, habitat loss and species extinctions, air and water pollution, and food and water scarcity. As we surpass seven billion world inhabitants, contributors argue that ending population growth worldwide and in the United States is a moral imperative that deserves renewed commitment. Hailing from a range of disciplines and offering varied perspectives, these essays hold in common a commitment to sharing resources with other species and a willingness to consider what will be necessary to do so. In defense of nature and of a vibrant human future, contributors confront hard issues regarding contraception, abortion, immigration, and limits to growth that many environmentalists have become too timid or politically correct to address in recent years. Ending population growth will not happen easily. Creating genuinely sustainable societies requires major change to economic systems and ethical values coupled with clear thinking and hard work. Life on the Brink is an invitation to join the discussion about the great work of building a better future. Contributors: Albert Bartlett, Joseph Bish, Lester Brown, Tom Butler, Philip Cafaro, Martha Campbell, William R. Catton Jr., Eileen Crist, Anne Ehrlich, Paul Ehrlich, Robert Engelman, Dave Foreman, Amy Gulick, Ronnie Hawkins, Leon Kolankiewicz, Richard Lamm, Jeffrey McKee, Stephanie Mills, Roderick Nash, Tim Palmer, Charmayne Palomba, William Ryerson, Winthrop Staples III, Captain Paul Watson, Don Weeden, George Wuerthner. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: The Tipping Scale: Shedding Light on Global Overpopulation Adrian Shepard, 2024-10-31 In this enlightening and concise book, delve into the intricate fabric of our crowded planet. Discover the multifaceted web that connects us all, as we unravel the causes and unravel the consequences of overpopulation worldwide. With a focus on understanding the complexities and dynamics involved, this introductory guide offers a thought-provoking exploration into the very fabric of our global society. Join us on an eye-opening journey and gain a deeper comprehension of this pressing global issue that affects us all. The future of our crowded planet lies in our hands – let's illuminate it together. Explore the Crowded Planet. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Ethics Without Morals Joel Marks, 2013 In this volume, Marks offers a defense of amorality as both philosophically justified and practicably livable. In so doing, the book marks a radical departure from both the new atheism and the mainstream of modern ethical philosophy. While in synch with their underlying aim of grounding human existence in a naturalistic metaphysics, the book takes both to task for maintaining a complacent embrace of morality. Marks advocates wiping the slate clean of outdated connotations by replacing the language of morality with a language of desire. The book begins with an analysis of what morality is and then argues that the concept is not instantiated in reality. Following this, the question of belief in morality is addressed: How would human life be affected if we accepted that morality does not exist? Marks argues that at the very least, a moralist would have little to complain about in an amoral world, and at best we might hope for a world that was more to our liking overall. An extended look at the human encounter with nonhuman animals serves as an illustration of amorality's potential to make both theoretical and practical headway in resolving heretofore intractable ethical problems. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: The Population Bomb Paul R. Ehrlich, 1971 |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Crowded Lives: the Global Overpopulation Reality Margarita Bridges, In this compelling collection of stories, you will journey into the lives of individuals from diverse walks of life. Their common thread? Resilience in the face of an overcrowded world. From bustling cities to remote villages, you will be immersed in the vibrant and poignant experiences of these individuals living in densely populated areas across the globe. Gain insight into their triumphs, challenges, and what it truly means to inhabit a world beyond numbers. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Should We Control World Population? Diana Coole, 2018-08-08 By 2100, the human population may exceed 11 billion. Having recently surpassed 7.5 billion, it has trebled since 1950. Are such numbers sustainable, given a deepening environmental crisis? Can so many live well? Or should world population be controlled? The population question, one of the twentieth century’s most bitterly contested issues, is being debated once again. In this compelling book, Diana Coole examines some of the profound political and ethical questions involved. Are ethical objections to government interference with individuals’ reproductive freedom definitive? Is it possible to limit population in a non-coercive way that is consistent with liberal-democratic values? Interweaving erudite original analysis with an accessible overview of the crucial debates, Coole argues that a case can be made for reducing our numbers in ways that are compatible with human rights. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in one of the most important questions facing our planet, from concerned citizens to students of politics, sociology, political economy, gender studies and environmental studies. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: The Human Jungle Mehran Vajdi, 1991 |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Emergence and Convergence Mario Bunge, 2015-01-15 Two problems continually arise in the sciences and humanities, according to Mario Bunge: parts and wholes and the origin of novelty. In Emergence and Convergence, he works to address these problems, as well as that of systems and their emergent properties, as exemplified by the synthesis of molecules, the creation of ideas, and social inventions. Along the way, Bunge examines further topical problems, such as the search for the mechanisms underlying observable facts, the limitations of both individualism and holism, the reach of reduction, the abuses of Darwinism, the rational choice-hermeneutics feud, the modularity of the brain vs. the unity of the mind, the cluster of concepts around 'maybe,' the uselessness of many-worlds metaphysics and semantics, the hazards posed by Bayesianism, the nature of partial truth, the obstacles to correct medical diagnosis, and the formal conditions for the emergence of a cross-discipline. Bunge is not interested in idle fantasies, but about many of the problems that occur in any discipline that studies reality or ways to control it. His work is about the merger of initially independent lines of inquiry, such as developmental evolutionary biology, cognitive neuroscience, and socio-economics. Bunge proposes a clear definition of the concept of emergence to replace that of supervenience and clarifies the notions of system, real possibility, inverse problem, interdiscipline, and partial truth that occur in all fields. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Sustaining the Horizon: Balancing Population for a Resilient Future Georgette Arnold, In a world facing an ever-growing population, it becomes imperative to find sustainable solutions to prevent the negative effects of overpopulation. Population and the Quest for Sustainability presents a comprehensive exploration into the realm of sustainable living practices. With a focus on mitigating the impacts of rapid population growth, this book delves deep into various aspects of sustainable approaches. From environmentally friendly technologies to innovative urban planning strategies, this exploration offers an array of possibilities for a more sustainable future. By examining case studies and real-life examples, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and potential solutions related to overpopulation. Whether you are an environmental enthusiast, an urban planner, or merely someone intrigued by the notion of sustainability, this book aims to inspire and educate, offering practical insights that can shape our collective path towards a more sustainable tomorrow. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Pandemic Pioneers: Overpopulation's Impact on Infectious Diseases Leanne Conley, In this book, we delve into a compelling analysis of the intricate relationship between population dynamics and the occurrence and control of widespread contagions. Drawing from historical events, we draw lessons relevant to our modern world fraught with crescendoing numbers of individuals. With a focus specifically on overpopulation, we embark on a journey to unveil the profound impact it exerts on the trajectory of infectious diseases and the efficacy of their management protocols. By examining both past scenarios and predicting future risks, we expose the intricate web of connections intertwining these two elements and enlighten readers on the potential threats that lie ahead. This book serves to provide valuable insights into this pressing global concern, evaluating the ways that societal growth can unwittingly exacerbate the incidence and severity of pandemics. Join us as we navigate through the fertile landscape of the relationship between population and pandemics, seeking to unravel and illuminate the lessons history has laid before us and equip ourselves to face the challenges looming on the horizon. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Postmodern Environmental Ethics Max Oelschlaeger, 1995-08-17 This book explains the role of language in causing and in resolving the ecocrisis, showing that ecologically adaptive behavior can be facilitated through language. The authors explore the discourses of deep ecology, ecofeminism, Judeo-Christianity, quantum theory, and Native American world views, all to the end of empowering ecosocial change. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Ethical Issues in Health Care Margot Joan Fromer, 1981 |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: GLOBAL FORESIGHT 2035: Geopolitical And Geoeconomic Developments That Will Shape Our Planet Conan Taggert, 2025-01-09 What will the world look like in 2035? And how can we prepare for the seismic shifts already underway? GLOBAL FORESIGHT 2035 is a sweeping, strategic exploration of the geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that will define the coming decade. Written with analytical clarity and grounded in rigorous scenario planning, this timely volume by Conan Taggert charts a dynamic future shaped by the interplay of climate change, technological disruption, population pressures, shifting alliances, and rising regional powers. From the tensions reshaping NATO and the multipolar ambitions of BRICS to the demographic transformations in Africa and Russia's Arctic strategies, this book provides a panoramic yet detailed view of global currents in motion. With focused chapters on North America, Europe, East Asia, the Turkic world, Africa, and emerging crises such as overpopulation and resource scarcity, GLOBAL FORESIGHT 2035 equips readers with the strategic insight to navigate uncertainty with intelligence and vision. Whether you're a policymaker, investor, strategist, or globally minded citizen, this book challenges you to think beyond the headlines—to anticipate the drivers of change and imagine the architecture of a future global order. Learn what’s coming. Think strategically. Act globally. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: What Can I Do to Help Heal the Environmental Crisis? Haydn Washington, 2019-10-01 The culmination of over three decades of writing by environmental scientist and writer Haydn Washington, this book examines the global environmental crisis and its solutions. Many of us know that something is wrong with our world, that it is wounded. At the same time, we often don’t know why things have gone wrong – or what can be done. Framing the discussion around three central predicaments – the ecological, the social, and the economic – Washington provides background as to why each of these are in crisis and presents steps that individuals can personally take to heal the world. Urging the reader to accept the reality of our problems, he explores practical solutions for change such as the transition to renewable energy, rejection of climate denial and the championing of appropriate technology, as well as a readjustment in ethical approaches. The book also contains 19 ‘solution boxes’ by distinguished environmental scholars. With a focus on positive, personal solutions, this book is an essential read for students and scholars of environmental science and environmental philosophy, and for all those keen to heal the world and contribute towards a sustainable future. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Conscious Conundrums: A Pragmatic Exploration of Population Control's Dilemmas Carol Noble, In the realm of philosophical exploration lies a contentious topic: the ethics of population control. Delving into the depths of ethical considerations surrounding the management of populations, this thought-provoking book is poised to challenge conventional wisdom and ignite intellectual debates. Through profound insights and philosophical discussions, it barbers the line between moral dilemmas and utilitarian ideals. Divided into carefully crafted chapters, readers are invited to explore and ponder each facet of this perennial controversy. In this poignant exploration, the author deftly navigates the philosophical intricacies, leaving no stone unturned. With an unswerving commitment to intellect and fairness, this book provides a stimulating and balanced discourse on the enigmatic ethics of population control. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: The Oxford Handbook of Global Justice Thom Brooks, 2020 The Oxford Handbook of Global Justice explores an exciting area of refreshing, innovative new ideas for a changing world facing significant challenges. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Population and Global Security Nicholas Polunin, 1998-04-16 This book examines the implications of rapid human population growth for global stability and security. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: MARS, THE LAST REFUGE OF HUMANITY DAVID SANDUA, 2023-05-30 The book addresses the idea of colonizing Mars as a possible solution to the problems of overpopulation, depletion of natural resources and global warming facing the Earth. Humanity has reached a critical point in its existence where resources and space are becoming increasingly scarce. The colonization of Mars offers a new frontier for human growth and expansion. Although the technology to accomplish this is still in development, experts predict that the day when humans can live and thrive on Mars may not be far off. Mars colonization should not be seen as a miracle solution to our planet's problems. It should be seen as one piece of a larger puzzle, along with efforts to address the root causes of the problems we face on Earth. It is important to approach Mars colonization with a responsible stewardship mindset, recognizing the ethical obligations that come with venturing into unknown territory. Only in this way can we ensure that Mars colonization does not repeat the mistakes of past colonialism and exploitation. It is up to humanity itself to forge its own future and destiny. If we are able to take the necessary steps to successfully colonize Mars, we will be able to ensure our existence and guarantee our survival for generations to come. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Communities in Action National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Committee on Community-Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States, 2017-03-27 In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: General Management On Ethical Decision-Making and Moral Development Dr. Lamin Tombekai Kamara, 2025-02-17 On Ethical Decision-Making and Moral Development” serves as a roadmap for anyone seeking to navigate the intricacies of ethical decision-making. By exploring the foundational principles of ethics, cultural influences, leadership, and the ethical implications of technology, this book equips readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities that underpin ethical decision making. Through case studies, thought-provoking questions, and practical examples, readers are challenged to reflect on their values, biases, and decision-making processes, encouraging personal growth and fostering a commitment to ethical conduct. About the author: Dr. Lamin Tombekai Kamara is a highly accomplished author in business management. With his vast knowledge and expertise, he has penned several books that have become essential guides for professionals in various industries. One of his notable works is “On Ethical Decision Making and Moral Development,” a groundbreaking book that delves into the ethical considerations and moral development crucial for successful decision making in contemporary business practices. Dr. Kamara’s academic journey laid the foundation for his expertise in management and ethics. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Cuttington University in Liberia, an MBA in Business Administration with a specialty in Human Resources from the American Intercontinental University in Atlanta, Georgia, and a doctor’s degree (DBA) in General Management from the prestigious Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This educational background is a testament to his intellectual rigor and commitment to his field of study. Equipped with this knowledge, he embarks on a mission to inspire individuals to embrace ethical values in their decision-making processes. As the author of “HR Companion,” Dr. Kamara sheds light on the importance of human resources in organizations. This book provides in-depth insights into the functions and responsibilities of HR departments, emphasizing their strategic role in driving organizational success. By highlighting best practices and addressing familiar challenges faced by HR professionals, this guide offers a valuable roadmap for effectively managing human resources within any organization |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Applied Ethics Elizabeth Jackson, Tyron Goldschmidt, Dustin Crummett, Rebecca Chan, 2021-11-03 Applied Ethics: An Impartial Introduction prepares readers to evaluate selected classical and contemporary problems in applied ethics in a way that does justice to their complexity without sacrificing clarity or fairness of representation. Its balanced exposition and analysis, enhanced by helpful pedagogical features, make it an ideal book for introducing the ethics of real-life problems including abortion, animal rights, disability, the environment, poverty, and punishment. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Contemporary Issues in Ethics and Information Technology Schultz, Robert A., 2005-11-30 This book uses general ethical principles as a basis for solutions to solving ethical problems in information technology use within organizations--Provided by publisher. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Public Health Communication Interventions Nurit Guttman, 2000-04-15 The ethical dimensions of health communicators' interventions and campaigns are brought into question in this thought-provoking book. Examining the efforts to effect behavior change, the author questions how far health communication can and should go in changing people's values. The author broadens the current analysis of interventions and presents conceptual frameworks that help identify values and justifications that are embedded in health communication goals, strategies, and evaluation criteria. This critical approach helps explain how and why choices are made in design and implementation, and provides constructs and frameworks to examine them. It also widens the criteria for program evaluation and policymaking, and provides practitioners, planners, policy-makers, researchers, and students with practice-oriented questions. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Ethical Issues in International Communication Alexander G. Nikolaev, 2011-05-03 A collection of essays from scholars around the globe examining the ethical issues and problems associated with some of the major areas within contemporary international communication: journalism, PR, marketing communication, and political rhetoric. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Life Beyond the Temporary Pasquale De Marco, 2025-04-06 In the face of our inevitable mortality, humans have long sought ways to transcend the boundaries of time and embrace the allure of eternal existence. **Life Beyond the Temporary** delves into this profound quest, exploring the depths of immortality and its implications for our understanding of life, death, and the universe itself. Through captivating narratives and thought-provoking insights, this book takes readers on a journey beyond the veil of mortality, unveiling the secrets of ancient alchemists, philosophers, and modern scientists who have dedicated their lives to unraveling the mysteries of everlasting life. We encounter individuals who have claimed to experience near-death experiences, glimpse into parallel universes, and even communicate with higher beings. As we explore the frontiers of human consciousness, we grapple with the ethical dilemmas that arise from the possibility of immortality. What would it mean for society if we could live forever? How would our relationships, values, and sense of purpose change? This book delves into these complex questions, offering a nuanced perspective on the implications of eternal existence. Beyond the philosophical and scientific inquiries, **Life Beyond the Temporary** also serves as a guide for personal transformation and spiritual growth. It invites readers to embrace mortality as a catalyst for self-discovery, to cultivate wisdom and compassion, and to find meaning and purpose in the face of impermanence. Through ancient wisdom and modern insights, the book provides practical tools and techniques for navigating the challenges and opportunities of an immortal existence. With eloquence and erudition, **Life Beyond the Temporary** paints a vivid tapestry of the human quest for immortality. It is a book that will captivate readers with its exploration of life's greatest mystery, leaving them with a profound sense of awe and wonder at the boundless possibilities that lie beyond the confines of mortality. If you like this book, write a review! |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Design for Sustainability Janis Birkeland, 2012-05-04 With radical and innovative design solutions, everyone could be living in buildings and settlements that are more like gardens than cargo containers, and that purify air and water, generate energy, treat sewage and produce food - at lower cost. Birkeland introduces systems design thinking that cuts across academic and professional boundaries and the divide between social and physical sciences to move towards a transdiciplinary approach to environmental and social problem-solving. This sourcebook is useful for teaching, as each topic within the field of environmental management and social change has pairs of short readings providing diverse perspectives to compare, contrast and debate. Design for Sustainability presents examples of integrated systems design based on ecological principles and concepts and drawn from the foremost designers in the fields of industrial design, materials, housing design, urban planning and transport, landscape and permaculture, and energy and resource management. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Introduction to Energy and Climate Julie Kerr, 2017-08-09 The purpose of this textbook is to provide a well-rounded working knowledge of both climate change and environmental sustainability for a wide range of students. Students will learn core concepts and methods to analyze energy and environmental impacts; will understand what is changing the earth’s climate, and what that means for life on earth now and in the future. They will also have a firm understanding of what energy is and how it can be used. This text intends to develop working knowledge of these topics, with both technical and social implications. Students will find in one volume the integration and careful treatment of climate, energy, and sustainability. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Time and the Generations Partha Dasgupta, 2019-06-25 How should we evaluate the ethics of procreation, especially the environmental consequences of reproductive decisions on future generations, in a resource-constrained world? While demographers, moral philosophers, and environmental scientists have separately discussed the implications of population size for sustainability, no one has attempted to synthesize the concerns and values of these approaches. The culmination of a half century of engagement with population ethics, Partha Dasgupta’s masterful Time and the Generations blends economics, philosophy, and ecology to offer an original lens on the difficult topic of optimum global population. After offering careful attention to global inequality and the imbalance of power between men and women, Dasgupta provides tentative answers to two fundamental questions: What level of economic activity can our planet support over the long run, and what does the answer say about optimum population numbers? He develops a population ethics that can be used to evaluate our choices and guide our sense of a sustainable global population and living standards. Structured around a central essay from Dasgupta, the book also features a foreword from Robert Solow; correspondence with Kenneth Arrow; incisive commentaries from Joseph Stiglitz, Eric Maskin, and Scott Barrett; an extended response by the author to them; and a joint paper with Aisha Dasgupta on inequalities in reproductive decisions and the idea of reproductive rights. Taken together, Time and the Generations represents a fascinating dialogue between world-renowned economists on a central issue of our time. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Issues in Ethics Sam Vaknin, 2005-02-16 Issues in ethics: the right to life, cloning, abortion, animal rights and other controversial topics. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Public Reason and Applied Ethics Adela Cortina Orts, Domingo García Marzá, Jesús Conill Sancho, 2008 Examining the theoretical and empirical status of applied ethics, this volume demonstrates how a pluralistic and democratic society can deal with ethical issues in the light of its moral conscience. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: The Radical Teaching of Jesus Duncan S. Ferguson, 2016-01-18 The Radical Teaching of Jesus carefully and thoughtfully invites the reader into an understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus. Both his life and teachings are radical in that Jesus intended those who observed his life and heard his teachings to make a major change in their lives by fully receiving the power and presence of God. The implications of this transformation would result in a life of loving God with heart and mind and one's neighbor without condition. This volume underlines that to have a full understanding of the implications of the radical teaching of Jesus requires a careful reading of the history--of the Gospel records, of the circumstances in which Jesus lived, and of Jesus' sense of vocation. This understanding makes possible a more credible and nuanced grasp of the style and content of the life and teaching of Jesus and its extraordinary relevance for our rapidly changing and troubled global context. The book speaks poignantly both to those within the Christian family who find traditional categories regarding Jesus increasingly difficult to affirm, and to those of other faith traditions or religious unaffiliated who seek an authentic spiritual way. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Committee on Assuring the Health of the Public in the 21st Century, 2003-03-01 The anthrax incidents following the 9/11 terrorist attacks put the spotlight on the nation's public health agencies, placing it under an unprecedented scrutiny that added new dimensions to the complex issues considered in this report. The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century reaffirms the vision of Healthy People 2010, and outlines a systems approach to assuring the nation's health in practice, research, and policy. This approach focuses on joining the unique resources and perspectives of diverse sectors and entities and challenges these groups to work in a concerted, strategic way to promote and protect the public's health. Focusing on diverse partnerships as the framework for public health, the book discusses: The need for a shift from an individual to a population-based approach in practice, research, policy, and community engagement. The status of the governmental public health infrastructure and what needs to be improved, including its interface with the health care delivery system. The roles nongovernment actors, such as academia, business, local communities and the media can play in creating a healthy nation. Providing an accessible analysis, this book will be important to public health policy-makers and practitioners, business and community leaders, health advocates, educators and journalists. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: God's Book of Works R. J. Berry, 2003-04-01 R. J. Berry writes as a professional biologist and as a Christian believer. He contends that the interplay of science and faith requires continual re-examination in the light of scientific developments, with the consequent need to review religious assumptions. To quote from his Preface: Where science and faith meet, they must be congruent; if they are not, both the science and the religion ought to be examined. Religion cannot drive the content of science, nor can science properly determine the nature of religion.R. J. Berry's treatment differs from traditional work in science and religion in that he intentionally and explicitly extends his exploration of the implications of religious faith for contemporary science to environmental conservation, or 'Creation care'. Professor Berry's expertise in this area is considerable - as an ecologist who has long been involved in developing environmental ethics both locally and internationally. He argues that the contribution of religious belief to environmental science is highly important, not only in theoretical terms but also in practice.This book does not assume extensive, specialised background knowledge. It will be of immense interest to anyone concerned with environmental problems, scientists and religious believers exploring contemporary applications of religious faith. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: The Shattered Future: A Glimpse into tomorrow's world Dewey Michael, 2025-03-20 In this thought-provoking book, explore the profound consequences that overpopulation could have on the future generations of our planet. With speculative insights into the world they will inherit, the author delves into the possible outcomes if current population trends persist unchecked. Across different geographical regions, the reader will come face-to-face with a multitude of challenges and scenarios that arise from an overcrowded planet. From environmental issues to societal aspects, the book offers a glimpse into the potential future of our children and generations to come. Brace yourself for this eye-opening exploration of the impact of overpopulation on our world. |
| ethical solutions to overpopulation: Population Puzzle Laura E. Huggins, Hanna Skandera, 2013-09-01 Drawing from government reports, think tank studies, scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, and books, this insightful overview offers a range of contrasting viewpoints and policy perspectives on the major issues concerning world population growth, with particular emphasis on the impact of population trends on the United States. |
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The meaning of ETHICAL is of or relating to ethics. How to use ethical in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ethical.
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Ethical definition: pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.. See examples of ETHICAL used in a sentence.
ETHICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
ETHICAL definition: 1. relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong: 2. morally right: 3. An ethical…. Learn more.
ETHICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
ETHICAL meaning: 1. relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong: 2. morally right: 3. An ethical…. Learn more.
Ethical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
Ethical comes from the Greek ethos "moral character" and describes a person or behavior as right in the moral sense - truthful, fair, and honest. Sometimes the word is used for people who …
What does Ethical mean? - Definitions.net
Ethical refers to principles of right or wrong that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. It pertains to accepted standards of conduct based on concepts of morality, …
Meaning of ethical – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary
ETHICAL definition: 1. relating to what is right or wrong: 2. morally correct and good: . Learn more.
Ethical Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
ETHICAL meaning: 1 : involving questions of right and wrong behavior relating to ethics; 2 : following accepted rules of behavior morally right and good
ETHICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Ethical means relating to beliefs about right and wrong. ...the moral and ethical standards in the school. ...the medical, nursing and ethical issues surrounding terminally-ill people.
Ethical - definition of ethical by The Free Dictionary
Define ethical. ethical synonyms, ethical pronunciation, ethical translation, English dictionary definition of ethical. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics: an ethical treatise. 2. Being in …
