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- Title
THE RIGHTS OF FUTURE GENERATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS.
- Authors
Petrini, Carlo
- Abstract
Today it is widely recognised that much of the harm done to the environment is not limited by geographical, political or time barriers. From the point of view of environmental ethics, our concern for future generations arises mainly from their position of disadvantage: preceding generations can limit the opportunities bequeathed to later generations by causing irreversible harm and depleting resources. This paper first introduces some historical references; the most significant problems posed by the rights of future generations in regard to the environment are then identified, the notions of "common heritage" and "capital" as referred to the environment are discussed and the relations between "sustainable development" and the rights of future generations are presented. Some social aspects, legal implications and the contributions of philosophers and experts on the question of intergenerational justice in environmental terms are then analysed. An attempt is finally made to define the most significant problems involved.
- Publication
International Journal of Ethics, 2011, Vol 7, Issue 3/4, p197
- ISSN
1556-4444
- Publication type
Academic Journal