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International Studies in Phenomenology and Philosophy

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Sustainability and care

on a philosophical contribution to the project of sustainability

Hans Herlof Grelland

pp. 19-27

Abstract

In this chapter, Hans Herlof Grelland argues that care is an inherent element in how we can see the world. It is included in our lifeworld perspective. By using Heidegger and Kierkegaard, Grelland thereby shows how sustainability and care can be argued from a philosophical perspective. This provides a thought-provoking introduction to concern or care, setting the scene for a strategy in philosophical terms which highlights the role of education. "Care implies responsibility, and awareness of this responsibility is the beginning of the change which has to come".

Publication details

Published in:

Torjesen Stina, Ennals Richard, Garmann Johnsen Hans Christian (2015) Higher education in a sustainable society: a case for mutual competence building. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 19-27

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-15919-5_2

Full citation:

Herlof Grelland Hans (2015) „Sustainability and care: on a philosophical contribution to the project of sustainability“, In: S. Torjesen, R. Ennals & H. C. Garmann Johnsen (eds.), Higher education in a sustainable society, Dordrecht, Springer, 19–27.