Ecological Science

Ecological Science

Ecological Science

The relationship between humans and the environment provokes much debate on the role of spiritual and religious belief, philosophy and cultural development . Online resources reflect this with traditional and holistic perspectives, from nature writing to scientific debate, which offer both academic and popular contributions.

Those included below are just a small sample of the range of material available for researchers in this area.

The Forum on Religion and Ecology

This forum is an multireligious, interdisciplinary and multicultural project on the environment. The forum’s website contains information about the project itself and details of publications and events on religion and ecology. It includes a section that explores the interaction between humans and the environment from the perspective of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Indigenous Traditions, Islam, Jainism, Judaism and Shinto.

The Journal of Buddhist Ethics

This online journal considers a range of ethical issues. These include jurisprudence, medical and philosophical ethics, human rights, ecology and the environment, social and political philosophy and interfaith dialogues on ethics.

Earthlight

Earthlight is a free online collection of fully referenced articles, reviews and essays, 'exploring the encounter of spirituality and ecology in our time', representing the move away from clearly defined traditional religious denominations. It offers insights into various aspects of ecological, environmental and spiritual thinking, with attractive artwork giving a virtual magazine format.