Exploration Of The Ecological Concept In Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac

A Sand Country Almanac is the crystallization of Leopold's experiences, researches and reflection in his whole life and work. His natural views, especially the thinking of Land ethic, arouse great concern from ecologists and ethics researchers.A Sand Country Almana is regarded as the Bible of environment conservation. It should be well known not only by those who are engaged in environment conservation, but also by the public. This thesis aims to explore the View of Ecology, View of Ecology and the practical significance implied in this book.Part One introduces the whole forming process of Leopold's ecological ideas and some creation backgrounds of this book. Discussion about relationship between man and nature never stopped during western history. Until the middle of 20 century, with the common influence of technology, economy, society and cultural, Leopold created A Sand Country Almana which is from reality but higher than reality.Part Two analyses the content of his ecological ideas including his understanding about the relationship between man and nature, eco-holism, and Land Ethic. Through interpretation the author wants to re-recognize the multiple relationships between man and nature, re-create valve of nature, while probes human's nature and cultural valve of ecological thinking.Part There discusses the rationality of Leopld'ecological idea based on philosophy and ethics. After canalization the author comments the essential ecological significance of this book and humanistic value, Leonold's Land Ethic not only promotes the development of ecological ethic but also helps human and natural to establish a kind of harmonious relationship.To conclude, through interpretation of Leopld'ecological idea, this easy proves his thoughts should exist not only for theoretical meaning but also for realistic meaning. It can guide mankind to protect ecological environment while get more improvement.