The first Jewish environmentalist : the green philosophy of A.D. Gordon /

"Hailed by Martin Buber as “the true teacher,” pioneer, philosopher, and dreamer, Aharon David Gordon (Russian Empire–Land of Israel, 1856–1922) is increasingly being recognized as the first Jewish environmentalist. Long before global warming became a major threat, Gordon warned against the mou...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Jobani, Yuval (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:	Gordon, Aaron David, > 1856-1922. Gordon, Aaron David, > 1856-1922 Philosophy of nature. Ecology > Philosophy. Labor Zionism. Philosophie de la nature. Écologie > Philosophie. Sionisme socialiste. Ecology > Philosophy Labor Zionism Philosophy of nature Politics & government. Politics and Government. Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

Introduction: Why Gordon matters
Historical Background: What led Gordon to compose Man and Nature?
Philosophical Foundations: Gordon's basic concepts and main arguments
A Religion of Nature: On Gordon's religious commitment to the environment
'The Return to Nature' Speech: Gordon as an Environmental Prophet
Epilogue: What is to be done?