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Proposition On Establishing Ethical Tactics For Sustainable Development

Posted on:2002-05-15Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:C C HuangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2155360032952028Subject:Philosophy of science and technology
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The issue of sustainable development is interesting naturalscientists, social scientists, politicians and enterprisers. Peoplediscuss and express it fi.om every different point. The characteristicof sustainable development is that it is not only a theory bllt also agreat reform and change in the world.To realize sustainable development, organizations, institutionsand laws are necessary. But essentially they are extrinsicrestrictions. For peop1e tO obey them and make proper choices, it ismore imPortant to introduce the new conception of sustainabledevelopment to everyone. OnIy when they become peopIe'sintrinsic needs, sustainable modes of production, life andconsumption can be realized.There are four principles for sustainabIe development. One isdeveloping principle. It is development that meets the people'sliving needs, provides base for environmental protection and socialadvancement. Future develoPment is also based on today'sdevelopment. TWo is coordinating principle. When people make apolicy, they should take it's economic profits, effects upon societyand effects uPon ecology into account, readjust the structure andfunction of system to gat the greatest full-scale benefits. T'hree isjust principIe. Subjects of development have the equal rights ofliving and developing, and should undertake the responsibilitiesand duties to protect natural resources and maintain ecologicalbalance equally Four is science principle. It helps people4understand the mechanism of complex system of "nature-economy-society", improve management and reduce uncertainty and risk ofpolicy decision.During practice, people should coordinate economicalincreasing and environmental protection and develop a positivemechanism of circulation for economy and environrnent. Peoplealso should deal with the relationship betWeen humanitarianismand the control of population increase properly. A sustainablepopulation policy includes: controlling the population increase,ensuring rights of fragile group, for example women's righs,embodying equal principle and developing people's abilities.Besides above mentioned, people should plan considering not onlysectional and present interests, but aIso comprehensive and futUreinterests. Lastly, people should balance the steps of morality andlegality.Carrying out the ethical tactics needs comprehensive suPportsof education, science and technology and legislation. Govemmentperforms guiding function, enterprises are backbone and the publicmakes the final decision.Now though systematic researches on emical tactics are rare,the importance of moral and ethics during practice of sustainabledevelopment has been noticed widely and becomes a main theme.This article discusses ethical tactics for sustainable developmentfrom fOundation, principles, regulations and steps.
Keywords/Search Tags:proposition, Sustainable development, ethicaltactics
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