2.2.3 Key thinkers

• What is ecologism as a political ideology?

  Protecting the environment
• Murray Bookchin's philosophy is called social ecology
• What did Murray Bookchin believe was the root cause of environmental degradation?

  Social hierarchies and domination
• Arne Naess developed the philosophy of deep ecology
• What does Naess argue about nature's worth in deep ecology?

  It has inherent value
• Match Vandana Shiva's views with their relation to ecologism:

  Biodiverse, Sustainable Agriculture ↔️ Preserves ecosystems

  Opposing Corporate Globalization ↔️ Ensures environmental sustainability

  Promoting Women's Role ↔️ Highlights holistic approach
• Sustainable development in ecologism refers to economic growth that does not compromise the environment
• Ecologism emphasizes the preservation of natural habitats, biodiversity, and ecosystem integrity.


  True
• Bookchin advocated for a centralized, state-controlled economy to ensure environmental sustainability.

  False
• Vandana Shiva's work has influenced the ecologism movement by advocating for a decentralized and community-based development model.

  True