Darwin and Wallace as Environmental Philosophers

Author: Benton, Ted

Source: Environmental Values, Volume 18, Number 4, November 2009 , pp. 487-502(16)

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Abstract:

The thoughts of Darwin and Wallace on human evolution and the relations between humans and the rest of nature are compared. Despite significant differences, it is suggested both great evolutionists have much to offer in addressing our current socio-ecological predicament.

Keywords: Charles Darwin; Alfred Russel Wallace; sexual selection; human evolution; nature and human nature; racial difference; environmental justice

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3197/096327109X12532653285858

Publication date: 2009-11-01