Responsibilities to future generations: environmental ethics

Abstract

The concept of earth stewardship and moral obligations to future generations has gained prominence due to recent ecological insights. Philosophers and theologians are exploring the question of what we owe posterity, especially in light of overpopulation, resource depletion, and ecological exploitation. The belief that science and technology can solve all resource problems has waned, and humanity must now face the consequences of overutilizing resources. This book is the first to address the moral and ethical questions related to stewardship, underscoring our interconnectedness with the natural world and our responsibility to future generations.