Editorial

Sustainability

by Tim Delaney

In recent years there has been a growing concern over the topic of sustainability. And yet it is not always entirely clear just what the word ‘sustainability’ means, nor why it should be of such prime concern for all of us. In fact, there are many different usages of the word, and it can be connected with areas such as culture, economics, social realities, and political systems. This issue of Philosophy Now will examine the meaning of ‘environmental sustainability’ and its relevance to philosophy.

When discussing environmental sustainability it is necessary to explain the two terms ‘environment’ and ‘sustainability’.

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