Critical realist ethical naturalism: Generic and fit for degrowth?
Abstract
In this article I explore what critical realist critical ethical naturalism offers degrowth. I briefly set out what degrowth seeks to achieve. I then move on to provide a short account of what critical ethical naturalism is a reaction to, before setting out a generic critical realist account. I then move on to discuss what it offers and some of the issues that may arise, illustrated using Andrew Collier's and Ted Benton's differences over intrinsic worth.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Critical Realism in Sociology
Critical Theory and Philosophy
Political Philosophy and Ethics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Environmental Values
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Volume
- 35
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 285–307
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN