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The book explores Thoreau's pioneering ideas on ecology, emphasizing his vision of a science that connects humanity with nature. He proposed a moral framework, or "conscience," rooted in material faith, advocating for a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and the environment, long before the term ecology was established. Thoreau's insights encourage readers to reflect on the ethical implications of their interactions with the natural world.
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Material Faith, Henry David Thoreau
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Material Faith
- Subtitle
- Thoreau on Science
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry David Thoreau
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 142
- ISBN13
- 9780395948002
- Description
- The book explores Thoreau's pioneering ideas on ecology, emphasizing his vision of a science that connects humanity with nature. He proposed a moral framework, or "conscience," rooted in material faith, advocating for a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and the environment, long before the term ecology was established. Thoreau's insights encourage readers to reflect on the ethical implications of their interactions with the natural world.