TY - CHAP
T1 - The hidden dimension of the energy transition
T2 - Religion, morality and inclusion-a plea for the (secular) sacred
AU - Verkerk, Maarten J.
AU - Hoogland, Jan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2021.
PY - 2021/6/25
Y1 - 2021/6/25
N2 - This chapter explores the energy transition from a philosophical perspective. We argue that there is a hidden dimension in the current discussions about sustainability. This hidden dimension can be found first of all in the fact that phenomena such as the denial of global warming, the rise of populism and the increase in social contradictions are not seen in their context. At a fundamental level, it appears that all these phenomena are characterized by broken connections: man no longer feels connected with the Transcendent, the human being and the planet. On the basis of the above analysis, we outline some action perspectives. We conclude that the energy transition not only requires addressing technological, economic, social and legal problems, but that moral and religious aspects must also be discussed. Because it is precisely religious or moral values that motivate and inspire people to strive for an inclusive energy transition and release a lot of creative energy.
AB - This chapter explores the energy transition from a philosophical perspective. We argue that there is a hidden dimension in the current discussions about sustainability. This hidden dimension can be found first of all in the fact that phenomena such as the denial of global warming, the rise of populism and the increase in social contradictions are not seen in their context. At a fundamental level, it appears that all these phenomena are characterized by broken connections: man no longer feels connected with the Transcendent, the human being and the planet. On the basis of the above analysis, we outline some action perspectives. We conclude that the energy transition not only requires addressing technological, economic, social and legal problems, but that moral and religious aspects must also be discussed. Because it is precisely religious or moral values that motivate and inspire people to strive for an inclusive energy transition and release a lot of creative energy.
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U2 - 10.1007/978-3-030-74586-8_4
DO - 10.1007/978-3-030-74586-8_4
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85142275451
SN - 9783030745851
SP - 73
EP - 88
BT - Shaping an Inclusive Energy Transition
PB - Springer
ER -