Bragg, E.A., 1996, Towards ecological self: deep ecology meets constructionist self-theory, in: Journal of Environmental Psychology, 16,
- Author : Bragg, E.A.
- Year : 1996
- Journal/Series : Journal of Environmental Psychology
- Volume Number (CONSECUTIVE: Counting all Volumes of this Journal ever published) : 16
- Pages : 93-108
- Abstract in English : ABSTRACT: The concept of ‘ecological self’, as expounded and applied by members of a social movement called ‘deep ecology’, is carefully examined and compared with self concepts constructed by academic psychologist. The term ‘ecological self’ was first coined by Arne Naess (1985), and used within the field of environmental philosophy, called ‘deep ecology’. This concept is emerging as central theme within the burgeoning literature espousing an ecological worldview and within the development of an ‘ecopsychology’. It is argued by these authors that experiences of ecological self are a crucial step towards changing our individual and collective relationships with the natural world and behaving in an environmentally responsible way. Despite the concern of same academics that deep ecology and ecopsychology are situated ‘on de fringe’ of credible academic thought, the author suggests that the concept of ‘ecological self’ is worthy of serious academic consideration as a possible intervening variable in the production of environmental responsible behavior. This paper carefully examines the philosophy of deep ecology, focusing of ecological self, and extracts several psychological themes that run through it.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: deep ecology, ecopsychology, environmental philosophy, self-theory.