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Uexküll's Surroundings: Umwelt Theory and Right-Wing Thought
Uexkülls Umgebungen: Umweltlehre und rechtes Denken
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Abstract With its diversity of possible Umwelten or environments for living things, Jakob von Uexküll's Umwelt theory has been hailed by many readers as the first step toward an innovative, pluralistic conception of nonhuman life. But what is generally ignored is its structural conservatism, its identitarian... view more
With its diversity of possible Umwelten or environments for living things, Jakob von Uexküll's Umwelt theory has been hailed by many readers as the first step toward an innovative, pluralistic conception of nonhuman life. But what is generally ignored is its structural conservatism, its identitarian logic in which everything should remain in its place and nothing should mix, and its proximity to Nazi ideology and politics. By turning the spotlight on these neglected aspects, 'Uexküll's Surroundings' opens up a new perspective on Uexküll’s Umwelt theory.... view less
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
General History
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Publisher
meson press
City
Lüneburg
Page/Pages
252 p.
Series
Future Ecologies Series
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14619/2010
ISBN
978-3-95796-202-7
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed