Environmental policy agendas, activism and academic research into
ecological questions are all predominantly derived from the
philosophical perspectives of the West. At national and global
levels, environmental policy-makers tend to work according to
Western-based methodologies. At the same time, emergent or
developing economies are profoundly affected by the issues they
address, including air pollution, rapid urban expansion, habitat
loss and climate change. If environmental awareness, and the
policies that stem from it, are to have a lasting global impact, it
is important that non-Western voices are heard in their own right,
and not merely as adjuncts of Western-led agendas. Jain thought is
a useful case study of a system of values in which environmental
protection and the idea of a 'web of life' are central, but which
has evolved in India independently of Western environmentalism.
This book describes and explains Jain environmental philosophy,
placing it in its cultural and historical context while comparing
and contrasting with more familiar or 'mainstream' forms of
ecological thought. It will also show how this thought translates
into practice, with an emphasis on the role of environmental
concerns within the business and commercial practices of Jain
communities. Finally, the book examines the extent to which Jain
ideas about environmental protection and interconnectedness have
universal relevance. This book will be of great interest to
students and scholars of environmental ethics, sustainable business
and economics, environmental policy, and Jainism.
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