Towards a Natural Social Contract
Towards a Natural Social Contract This open access book states that the societal fault lines of our times are deeply intertwined and that they confront us with challenges affecting the security,…
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Towards a Natural Social Contract
This open access book states that the societal fault lines of our times are deeply intertwined and that they confront us with challenges affecting the security, fairness and sustainability of our societies. Patrick Huntjens, argues that overcoming these existential challenges will require a fundamental shift from our current anthropocentric and economic growth-oriented approach to a more ecocentric and regenerative approach. The author, Prof. Dr.
Achieving this crucial balance calls for an end to unlimited economic growth, overconsumption and over-individualisation for the benefit of ourselves, our planet, and future generations. He advocates for a Natural Social Contract that emphasizes long-term sustainability and the general welfare of both humankind and planet Earth. To this end, sustainability, health, and justice in all social-ecological systems will require systemic innovation