Urbanism, Paradigm, Environment, Religion and Science

Flashcards about key topics from urbanism, paradigm, environment, religion and science

What are three key features about urban life?

Size, density, heterogeneity

What is a paradigm according to Thomas Kuhn?

Framework within which a scientist works.

What causes a paradigm shift?

New paradigms replacing old paradigms.

What is the New Environmental Paradigm?

Humans are a part of nature.

What is the Human Exceptionalism Paradigm?

Everything revolves around humans

What criticism did Lynn White make about Western Christianity?

That Christianity is playing a big part in anthropocentric environmental dominancy.

What was Marx’s view of religion?

False comfort and part of the structure of the status quo.

What is boundary work in science?

Separating fake science from real science.

Ulrich Beck’s Risk Society says is the main cause of what?

Unpredictable, and often environmental, modern risks

What was Marx’s view of religion?

False comfort and part of the structure of the status quo.

What is boundary work

What does deep ecology emphasize?

The inherent value of all living beings, regardless of their usefulness to humans.

What is the difference between realist and constructionist views?

Realist views emphasize objective, material conditions, while constructionist views focus on how environmental issues are socially constructed and perceived.

What is the plastic vs. elastic environmental debate?

This debate concerns whether environmental impacts are reversible (elastic) or lead to permanent changes (plastic).

What does ecological modernization theory suggest?

That economic growth and environmental protection can be compatible through technological innovation and eco-efficient practices.

What do Treadmill of Production theorists argue?

That the capitalist system's inherent drive for economic growth leads to continuous environmental degradation.

What is the degrowth perspective?

A perspective that is downscaling the economy for the enviorment