THE INTRINSIC GREENING

This book explores the critical role of ecocentric ethics in environmental conservation and restoration It argues that adopting ecocentric principles in policies and practices is essential for achieving lasting and widespread conservation Inspired by Aldo Leopold s land ethics the book emphasizes respect and reverence for Nature as vital for fostering an ecological conscience The book revisits the pioneering contributions of Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose the father of plant neurobiology whose revolutionary findings on plant sensory responses and proto consciousness were ahead of their time It challenges the dichotomy of global versus local by advocating for a synthesis of these concepts while rejecting the othering of nonhuman Nature The book also calls for integrating ecocentric principles into environmental education and restoration projects offering fresh perspectives on conservation ethics Supported by a wealth of case studies it provides practical insights into the application of ecocentric principles making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience This book shall be useful to the departments of environmental studies conservation biology ethics and education It would also be an essential resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students