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Being earthbound: Arendt, process and alienation in the Anthropocene
Oliver Belcher1, Jeremy J Schmidt1
1Durham University, UK.
Environment and Planning. D, Society & Space
|March 15, 2021
Summary
Hannah Arendt
Area of Science:
- Political theory
- Environmental philosophy
- Anthropocene studies
Background:
- The Anthropocene necessitates new political frameworks to address human impact on nature.
- Hannah Arendt's philosophy offers a unique perspective on humanity's relationship with the Earth.
- Modernist thought created a separation between humanity and nature, which is now being challenged.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Hannah Arendt's concept of 'being earthbound' for understanding Anthropocene politics.
- To analyze Arendt's twofold account of 'being earthbound' in relation to political action and scientific praxis.
- To assess the relevance of Arendt's ideas for contemporary debates on science, capital, and the world.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical analysis of Hannah Arendt's key concepts.
- Interpretation of Arendt's 'being earthbound' in the context of the Anthropocene.
- Comparative analysis with Bruno Latour's work on the politics of Gaia.
Main Results:
- Arendt's 'being earthbound' offers two key insights: a political ontology of process and a sense of earth alienation.
- These insights are crucial for understanding the political dimensions of human actions impacting nature.
- Arendt's work provides a prescient framework for navigating the complexities of the Anthropocene.
Conclusions:
- Hannah Arendt's philosophy provides valuable resources for political thought in the Anthropocene.
- Her concepts help analyze the intersection of science, capital, and human action on a planetary scale.
- Arendt's 'being earthbound' offers a critical lens for contemporary environmental and political debates.
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