Antropoceno, cambio climático y modelo social

  1. Luis Moreno 1
  2. Daniele Conversi 2
  1. 1 Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
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    Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02gfc7t72

  2. 2 Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
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    Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

    Lejona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/000xsnr85

Journal:
Documentación social

ISSN: 0417-8106

Year of publication: 2016

Issue Title: Cambio climático y crisis socioambiental

Issue: 183

Pages: 13-30

Type: Article

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Abstract

The Anthropocene is a new geological epoch related to the human impact on the Earth's geology. Climate change is the result of an idea of progress leading to social and environmental catastrophe. A brief analysis of the economic neo-liberalism tenets seeks to explain the causes of a systematic exploitation of geological resources and its asocial and uncompassionate effects. The prevalent ideology of consumerism has been promoted by a possessive individualism based upon self-interest and utility maximization. We ponder whether the current «Bronze Age of welfare» is just a prelude to the return to the prehistory of social protection. Concluding remarks point to the great responsibility that social and political sciences have to provide approaches which could overcome the inevitability of the social and environmental darkest night. The preservation of a socio-economic model respectful of sustainable development and effective in reducing poverty is crucial for the maintenance of collective well-being.

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