Philosophy of ecology in the context of coevolution of nature and society

Abstract

Solving of environmental problems in the modern world is impossible without scientifically based knowledge about the system of social-nature interactions. At the same time, the idea of coevolution of man, society and nature is a priority. Ecological knowledge is an integral component of the spiritual mastery of reality. Ecological activities, considered as a praxiological component of culture, have as their main task formation, accumulation, mastering and translation of collective values based on the principles of ecocentrism. A special interest in the functioning of the mechanism of social-nature interaction is determined by the formation of ecology aimed at deepening of its social aspects. This leads to the need for philosophical analysis of the bases and patterns of the formation of ecological knowledge, goals of civilization development and means of their achievement, importance of global processes in social-nature existence, conditions enabling sustainable development.

Philosophy of ecology in the context of coevolution of nature and society

“…The synthesis of philosophy and ecology contributes to significant changes in dominant worldview positions. The fundamental principles of modern ecological knowledge create the basis and structure of thinking in conditions of transformation of the system "mannature -society" [10]. The interests of modern ecological science and philosophy of ecology are aimed at solving the problem of the coevolution of man, society and nature.…”

“…Certain aspects of these problems are touched upon in the works of R. I. To study open, complex, self-organizing systems, to which most natural systems and society belong, A. I. Prigozhin proposes system approach, mathematical modeling, system analysis and probability theory, stochastic and statistical scientific methods [1]. N. N. Moiseyev applies these methods and approaches in the development of "systemic ecology," in the introduction of the concept of "environmental imperative" and in the justification of "environmental feedback"; N. F. Reimers applies them to identify patterns and to create the classification of environmental and eco-social laws.…”