The concept of Anthropocene is now commonly used by scholars to denote a new geological and biophysical era and environmental humanities have rapidly developed in a field of investigation on the new human condition. The study of human preferences, what motivates us as human beings, what influences our actions, the way we can control our actions and the ethics of responsibility, are the main drivers of global change in the twenty-first century. This article is built on the assumption that research on circular economy, in contrast with a linear “take-make-dispose” economic model, can benefit enormously from the study of human motivations and actions that each of us can implement for global change. In particular, the message of humanity contained in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si, helps us to understand the ethical foundations of circular economy: why and how human beings and their social formations, such as enterprises and institutions, not facing imminent dangers, can strongly choose to change direction and to act for the common good.

Rethinking Economics in a Circular Way in the Light of Encyclical “Laudato Sì”

Paletta, A.
2019

Abstract

The concept of Anthropocene is now commonly used by scholars to denote a new geological and biophysical era and environmental humanities have rapidly developed in a field of investigation on the new human condition. The study of human preferences, what motivates us as human beings, what influences our actions, the way we can control our actions and the ethics of responsibility, are the main drivers of global change in the twenty-first century. This article is built on the assumption that research on circular economy, in contrast with a linear “take-make-dispose” economic model, can benefit enormously from the study of human motivations and actions that each of us can implement for global change. In particular, the message of humanity contained in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si, helps us to understand the ethical foundations of circular economy: why and how human beings and their social formations, such as enterprises and institutions, not facing imminent dangers, can strongly choose to change direction and to act for the common good.
2019
Sustainability ant the Humanities
339
357
Paletta, A.
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