What Confucian Eco-Ethics Can Teach Us about Solving the Dilemma of Interpreting the Concept of Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of the concept of the common home. By prioritizing sustainability, we can create a better common home and ensure the well-being of present and future generations. However, there is a dilemma in the interpretation of sustainability, which is mainly characterized by the...

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Authors: Li, Xian (Author) ; Wei, Fuming 1964- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2023
In: Religions
Year: 2023, Volume: 14, Issue: 9
Further subjects:B “anthropocosmic”(天人合一)
B the Dujiangyan Water Hydro-Project
B Confucian eco-ethics
B Sustainability
B common home
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