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For an ecological ethics: moral of action or ethics of abstention?

Mar 15, 2025

For an ecological ethics: moral of action or ethics of abstention?

EthicsHumanismSustainability

The second half of the 20th century saw a growing awareness of ecological danger, the idea of a destructive imbalance that had established itself between nature and man. We are rediscovering the fragility of the natural interdependencies of "ecosystems", and at the same time our powerlessness to predict or control the impact of human action on these interdependencies. The dream of Modernity to "ender ourselves masters and possessors of nature" seems to be slowly disappearing. This article explores to potential foundations for an ecological ethics of our time.

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Déchets de Stocamine - une révolution silencieuse?

Nov 11, 2023

Déchets de Stocamine - une révolution silencieuse?

Autre

Il y a quelques jours, le tribunal administratif de Strasbourg suspendait le projet d'enfouissement de déchets toxiques dans une commune d'Alsace. Cette décision de justice, encore inédite, de prendre en compte le droit des générations futures dans sa gestion des déchets toxiques semble représenter la première application juridique du fameux "principe responsabilité" de Hans Jonas : "Une obligation unilatérale qui n’est pas de l’ordre de l’échange mais du don", comme l’explique bien Nathalie Sarthou-Lajus dans la revue Etudes d’octobre 2023.

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What can philosophy bring to business management?

Nov 11, 2023

What can philosophy bring to business management?

Management

What is the role of philosophy in business? A majority of executives, faced with the need to be competitive, would probably reject the question itself, with a "what do we care?" attitude. Indeed, a still widespread corporate mindset considers the "humanities" as a charming but useless hobby. The concern of contemplatives, so to speak. In business, one might say, we don't have the luxury of contemplation. In the reign of competition, there would therefore be little room for the abstract and inapplicable considerations of a few enlightened people who have really too much free time.

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The ESG Rush in wealth management – It’s time to be bold

Dec 11, 2020

The ESG Rush in wealth management – It’s time to be bold

Sustainability

Only a few years ago, investment funds embedding sustainability (or ESG, "Environmental, Social, Governance") criteria in their investment process were a small subset of the global fund industry - not to say a niche market. In just a couple of years, the consumer demand for ESG compliant products and services has risen dramatically. This newborn passion of sellers and buyers for investment products claiming compliance with ESG principles should however be regarded with some caution and reservation.