An Evaluation of Dale Jamieson’s Contribution to Climate Ethic

Abstract

Humanity is in a state of debit and huge resource crises. Year after year, it consumes more resources than nature can provide. This over-consumption has a direct effect on the climate. Climate change is a major challenge of our time that has direct consequences on humans and nature; thus, there is a need for climate ethics. This research provides a critical evaluation of Jamieson's work, examining his key arguments, concepts, and ideas on climate ethics. The work focuses on Jamieson's accounts of moral responsibility, justice, and the human-nature relationship, as well as his critiques of conventional ethical theories and his proposals for new approaches to climate ethics. The work assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Jamieson's contributions, considering its implication for climate policy, individual action, and the broader ethical landscape. By critically examining Jamieson's contributions, this research deepens the understanding of the ethical dimensions of climate change and inform more effective responses to this global challenge.