The Environmental Battle Hymn of the Stoic God

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Symposion: Theoretical and Applied Inquiries in Philosophy and Social Sciences 9 (1):51-68 (2022)
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In Stoic theology, the universe constitutes a living organism. Humankind has often had a detrimental impact on planetary health. We propose that the Stoic call to live according to Nature, where God and Nature are one and the same, provides a philosophical basis for re-addressing environmental degradation. We discuss the value of the logocentric framework and aligning oneself with Divine will and natural law in order that living beings can thrive.

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Leonidas Konstantakos
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