Green Group discussion

"Deep Ecology" is a newer way of thinking about the environment, rather a philosophy--regarding the value of all parts of the web of life, without placing human values above others.

I would like to know more about this concept and wonder if we have members that could tell us more about it?

Are there good books that you could recommend?

I think Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess (who recently died I believe) coined the term "deep ecology". Writers like Muir and Leopold were formative. A Sand County Almanac, with Leopold's concept of a land ethic, was a seminal book in this vein. I don't know much more. Hope there are others in the Group who might share.

Lorne