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This preprint (version 2) uses an interdisciplinary history-and-philosophy analysis to examine how dualistic thinking shaped by religious and social norms—particularly Cartesian dualism—creates hierarchical divisions between humanity and nature, which the paper links to environmental degradation. It argues that patriarchal ideologies intersect with other discrimination forms, including environmental oppression, and discusses ethical implications of moving away from binary frameworks toward relational ethics. The paper is explicitly described as a preprint and not peer reviewed, which is the main stated limitation. This paper does not explicitly discuss endometriosis or adenomyosis; it was included in the corpus via a keyword match in the upstream search index.
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Breaking Barriers: Dualistic Thinking in Religious and Social Contexts and its environmental impact explores the intricate relationship between dualistic thinking, influenced by religious and societal norms, and its role in perpetuating environmental degradation. Through an interdisciplinary analysis spanning history and philosophy, it investigates how entrenched dualistic frameworks, such as Cartesian dualism, reinforces hierarchical divisions between humanity and nature. Moreover, by examining historical examples, the paper uncovers the ways in which patriarchal ideologies intersect with other forms of discrimination, like environmental oppression. Additionally, it delves into the ethical implications of dualistic thinking, advocating for a holistic understanding that transcends binary distinctions for sustainable solutions. The research question guides the exploration of how dismantling dualistic perspectives and embracing relational ethics can foster a deeper connection to nature and improve ethical responses to environmental crises. Ultimately, the paper aims to contribute to a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between human beliefs, societal structures, and environmental ethics, offering insights into pathways towards a more sustainable and harmonious coexistence with the natural world.
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Breaking Barriers: Dualistic Thinking in Religious and Social Contexts and its environmental impact explores the intricate relationship between dualistic thinking, influenced by religious and societal norms, and its role in perpetuating environmental degradation. Through an interdisciplinary analysis spanning history and philosophy, it investigates how entrenched dualistic frameworks, such as Cartesian dualism, reinforces hierarchical divisions between humanity and nature. Moreover, by examining historical examples, the paper uncovers the ways in which patriarchal ideologies intersect with other forms of discrimination, like environmental oppression. Additionally, it delves into the ethical implications of dualistic thinking, advocating for a holistic understanding that transcends binary distinctions for sustainable solutions. The research question guides the exploration of how dismantling dualistic perspectives and embracing relational ethics can foster a deeper connection to nature and improve ethical responses to environmental crises. Ultimately, the paper aims to contribute to a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between human beliefs, societal structures, and environmental ethics, offering insights into pathways towards a more sustainable and harmonious coexistence with the natural world.
https://doi.org/10.32942/X2305F
Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Dualistic thinking, Environmental exploitation, Relational ethics, Patriarchal ideologies, sustainability, Environmental exploitation, Relational ethics, Patriarchal ideologies, sustainability
Published: 2025-02-21 09:37
Last Updated: 2025-02-21 13:23
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