This book examines the Japanese government policies that impact
on the environment in order to determine whether they incorporate a
sufficient ethical substance. Through the three case studies on
whaling, nuclear energy, and forestry, the author explores how
Western philosophers combined their theories to develop a Western
environmental ethics code and reveals the existence of a unique
Japanese environmental ethics code built on Japan 's cultural
traditions, religious practices, and empirical experiences.
Kagawa-Fox 's discussions show that in spite of the positive
contributions that Japan has made towards the global environment,
the government has failed to show a corresponding moral obligation
to the world ecology in its environmental policy. The book argues
that this is a result of the integrity of the policies having been
compromised by vested interests and that Japanese business and
politics ensure that the policies are primarily focused on
maintaining sustainable economic growth. Whilst Japan's global
environmental initiatives are the key to its economic survival in
the 21st century, and these initiatives may achieve their aims,
they do however fail the Japanese code of environmental ethics.
This book is essential reading for anyone interested in
Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy and Ethics, Japanese
Politics and Japanese Culture and Society.
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