On the Emergence of an Ecological Class

Autor*innen

• Bruno Latour

Parameter

• Ökologie
• Philosophisches Thema
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur

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Under what conditions could ecology organize politics around a cohesive agenda and beliefs? Can it define the political horizon like liberalism, socialism, and conservatism have at different times? What insights can ecology gain from history about the emergence of new political movements and their ability to win ideological battles before forming parties? In this text, Bruno Latour and Nikolaj Schultz argue that for the ecological movement to achieve ideological consistency and autonomy, it must present a political narrative that acknowledges and represents its project in terms of social conflict. Political ecology must recognize that it inherently brings division and must provide a clear mapping of the conflicts it generates, aiming to establish a common horizon for collective action. To articulate these conflicts, they suggest reinterpreting traditional notions of 'class' and 'class struggle' in the context of ecological concerns within our New Climate Regime. They propose the idea of a new ecological class, united by shared interests in combating production logic and preserving the planet's habitability. The authors challenge us to consider how a self-aware ecological class can emerge and effectively influence our collective future.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Hardcover