Arne Naess is a widely celebrated Norwegian philosopher and
activist whose long career includes a prestigious professorship in
the University of Oslo's philosophy department, continuing activism
in social and ecological issues, and major contributions to the
development of the Deep Ecology Movement. His many books include
Ecology, Community, and Lifestyle, Life's Philosophy , and Four
Modern Philosophers . He is currently Professor Emeritus at the
University of Oslo and a Fellow of their Center for Development and
Environment.
Bill Devall is emeritus professor of sociology at Humboldt
State University, Arcata, California. He is the author of numerous
books on deep ecology, including Deep Ecology: Living as if Nature
Mattered and Simple in Means, Rich in Ends: Practicing Deep
Ecology. He is also the editor–in–chief of Clearcut: The Tragedy of
Industrial Forestry.
Alan Drengson is emeritus professor of philosophy and
adjunct professor of environmental studies at the University of
Victoria in Canada. He is the founding editor of The Trumpeter:
Journal of Ecosophy and Ecoforestry, as well as coeditor of three
anthologies, The Philosophy of Society, The Deep Ecology Movement,
and Ecoforestry. Most recently, he oversaw the completion of the
Selected Works of Arne Naess, a ten–volume collection of Naess's
writings.
"A well–written, thought provoking set of works from a man who is a
national hero of sorts in Norway, but has yet to really make his
mark here in the United States. With luck, this collection will
help to change that . . . The essays written with a particularly
light–hearted, even playful, tone still manage to get their point
across and are a cause for reflection by the reader." —Elephant
Journal
"The Ecology of Wisdom only hints at the breadth and power of
[Naess's] thought . . . At a time when the environment hangs in the
balance and it's tempting to give in to despair, these sturdy,
hopeful writings from an ecological philosopher and peace activist
are more necessary than ever." —Orion
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