The theory of the Anthropocene: Inquiry into the ‘age of Anthropos’ between natural sciences and environmental humanities

The present research aims to analyze how the notion of ‘Anthropocene’ is implemented within the scientific and humanistic inquiry. More specifically, the research will attempt to shed light and critically reflect upon the basic elements that constitute the Anthropocene as a potentially rich epistemic concept and as a ‘narrative’ – i.e. a set of beliefs, logics and reasoning that portray the ‘age of man’. This aim will be achieved through a critical meta-analysis of the current and most relevant literature on the matter, from the most recent geological and stratigraphical studies conducted by the Anthropocene Working Group to the questions on meaning and value raised by the humanistic agenda. The methodology is based on a philosophical approach – that is, reflecting on the language, meaning and knowledge that the Anthropocene narrative comprise of. The research attempts to answer to the need of formulating a theoretically solid and well-equipped framework to face the current and unprecedent environmental challenges as a complement to the dominant managerial and business-centered approach. In conclusion, it shall aim to promote the idea of creating interdisciplinary educational programs where scientific and humanistic language are integrated.

Author dc:creator

• Luciano, Eugenio, 1993-

Contributors dc:contributor

• Háskóli Íslands

• Mannfræði
• Loftslagsbreytingar
• Umhverfisáhrif
• Jarðsaga

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1946/29910

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:skemman.is:1946/29910