El concepto de naturaleza. Algunas reflexiones históricas y contemporáneas
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The concept of nature. Some contemporary and historical ideas
Nature positions itself amongst a set of other terms that are normatively loaded, like wilderness or environment. This article outlines some major meanings that have been present in Western thought since ancient times. It moves on to delineate the confrontation between the view that asserts the independent reality of nature and the one that sees it as a mere cultural construction. I also overview the use of the term in the Environmental Ethics discussions. All this is undertaken with specific reference to the environmental policies of protection and restoration of the natural areas.
Key words. Nature, environment, wilderness, culture.
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