Nature in Asian Traditions of Thought

J. Baird Callicott is Professor of Philosophy and Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Roger T. Ames is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii.

"In a single volume, this brings to the forefront a diversity of perspectives concerning environmental philosophy. Informed scholars reflect upon our current understanding of biology, ecology, and non-western philosophical traditions in order to rethink the platform of the conservationist's cause. Each chapter reveals important insights and contains much original thinking as contributors explore new ideological resources for managing our global environment...must reading for all concerned persons who are actively involved in defending our natural resources." — David Edward Shaner, Furman University"It would serve as valuable reading for anyone who is interested in the environment and in exploring new and traditionally Asian approaches to this crucial subject." — Shigenori Nagatomo, Temple University

• Preface ForewordEugene C. Hargrove Introduction: The Asian Traditions as a Conceptual Resource for Environmental PhilosophyJ. Baird Callicott and Roger T. AmesI: The Ecological World View: A Basis for Engagement Pacific ShiftWilliam Irwin Thompson Biology as a Cosmological ScienceHarold J. Morowitz The Metaphysical Implications of EcologyJ. Baird CallicottII: The Chinese World View The Continuity of Being: Chinese Visions of NatureTu Wei-ming Human/Nature in Nietzsche and TaoismGraham Parkes On Seeking a Change of EnvironmentDavid L. Hall Putting the Te back into TaoismRoger T. Ames Units of Change - Units of ValueRobert C. NevilleIII: The Japanese World View The Japanese Concept of "Nature"Hubertus Tellenbach and Bin Kimura The Japanese Experience of NatureDavid Edward Shaner Saigyo and the Buddhist Value of NatureWilliam R. LaFleurIV: The Buddhist World View The Jewel Net of IndraFrancis H. Cook Environmental ProblematicsKenneth K. Inada Toward a Middle Path of SurvivalDavid J. KalupahanaV: The Indian World View A Metaphysical Grounding for Natural Reverence: East-WestEliot Deutsch "Conceptual Resources" in South Asia for "Environmental Ethics"Gerald James Larson Epilogue: On the Relation of Idea and ActionJ. Baird Callicott and Roger T. Ames Notes Index