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The Inner Dimension of Going Green: Articulating an Islamic Deep-Ecology​​

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Our interaction with nature is clearly constrained and directed by such foundational ethical precepts as mercy, moderation, and gratitude, which, when systematically understood and applied, result in ecological health. But ethical precepts refer ultimately to human nature, and therefore ecological health is rooted in psychological health. From this deep-level perspective, environmental degradation is less a resource-problem than an attitude-problem. This psycho-ecological approach toward preserving and enhancing environmental health is explored by considering some pertinent aspects of Islamic socio-intellectual history and their relevance for re-articulating and re-applying authentic Islamic environmental ethical values in today’s world.  
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Keywords: Deep-ecology; psychology; human nature; resource problem; attitude-problem; greed as growth; prodigal consumption; stewardship of nature; Hima; Harim; mercy; gratitude; moderation; contentment

Journal of Islam & Science, Vol. 5 (Winter 2007) No. 2​

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Adi Setia

Adi Setia is the founding director of IGE Advisory, which is dedicated to consulting, teaching and researching in the Islamic Gift Economy framework. He is also the co-founder of the Program for Ethical, Appropriate & Regenerative Livelihoods (PEARL).

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