Embracing Nature: Insights from Norwegian Philosophies
Explore the deep connections between Norwegians and nature through concepts like friluftsliv (free air life) and deep ecology. Delve into the writings of figures like Arne Næss, King Olav X, and Henrik Ibsen, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing nature over economic interests. Discover how Norway's approach to nature conservation can offer valuable lessons to the world amidst discussions on industrialization and development.
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Deepecology - Arne N ss
Friluftslivfree-air-life Specific for Norway, should be appreciatie by the world. Don t talk about going out but go in and into nature. Arne N ss
King Olav X (1957 1991) Friluftsmann (free air person) New Year s television speeches to the people of Norway are about Norway s nature. Yes, we do love this country . . . It is not conceived as our country, in the sense of a country belonging to humans, it belongs to itself. the King expresses the population's love of the majestic land in his humility and love. No talk about its constitution, its democracy, the country's material progress.
Henrik Ibsen 1828 - 1906 Used friluftsliv in writting for first time 1859 Poem P Viddene (On the Mountainplateau) Ibsen warns that when there is a conflict between economic interests and health, people will generally support what gives them employment and income. http://www.zukbb.de/zuk/fileadmin/zuk/images/content/_download/WS5_Pres entasjon_friluftsliv_Tyskland.pdf
Deep ecology movement A movement within environmentalism in a broad sense. Nature is the true home of culture people who are committed to the conservation of nature Reasons: Life philosophy Religion
Goal of the writer Difference between development and nature policy Developed country s tend to forget about nature. The world can learn something about the Norwegian nature policy even though they have made their own mistakes.
Discussion Country s don t belong to humans, they belong to itself. Conflict between economic interests and health, people will generally support what gives them employment and income. Does industrialization equals development?
