Sustainability: Wisdom from the Past and Vision for the Future. The Roles of Harmony, Compassion, Peace, and Symbiotic Advancement

• Autorzy: Jay Kandampully , Anil Bilgihan
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This chapter takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on philosophy, psychology, sociology, and even marketing, to explore the time-honored wisdom surrounding harmony, compassion, and symbiotic relationships with the Earth. In stark contrast to the often-exploitative methods of modern industrial societies, ancient communities offer valuable lessons in balancing ecological responsibility with societal needs. The ethical underpinning of sustainability also merits our attention. For our forebears, sustainability was not just a matter of resource management, but also an ethical framework that often included elements of social justice and animal welfare. This chapter aims to answer key questions such as: How can ancient practices inform modern sustainability efforts? What ethical considerations come into play when striving for a sustainable future? And how can various disciplines contribute to a more holistic understanding of sustainability? As you read through this chapter, we hope to provide you with fresh perspectives, ethical considerations, and practical insights that can guide personal and collective action. In essence, this chapter endeavors to illuminate pathways that can lead humanity towards a more ecologically balanced, ethically sound, and sustainable future. (fragment of text)

Słowa kluczowe

PL

Rozwój zrównoważony; Konsumpcja zrównoważona; Motywacje konsumpcyjne; Potrzeby społeczne; Społeczna odpowiedzialność biznesu; Społeczna odpowiedzialność konsumentów; Odpowiedzialność ekologiczna

EN

Sustainable development; Sustainable consumption; Consumer motivation; Social needs; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Consumer social responsibility (CnSR); Ecological responsibility

• Czasopismo: Scientific Publications / University of Economics in Katowice
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: International Service Management in the Context of Sustainable Development
• Strony: 13-20

Twórcy

autor

Jay Kandampully

• The Ohio State University, United States of America

autor

Anil Bilgihan

• Florida Atlantic University, United States of America

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.22367/uekat.9788378758754