The human roots of the ecological crisis
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"The human roots of the ecological crisis" is a key chapter in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ that analyzes how modern technological, economic, and cultural patterns of human behavior have led to environmental degradation and social injustice.
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| The human roots of the ecological crisis canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The human roots of the ecological crisis Context triple: [Laudato si', hasSection, The human roots of the ecological crisis]
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Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment
"Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment" is an influential book by economist Partha Dasgupta that analyzes how economic development, environmental sustainability, and human welfare are interlinked.
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A Life on Our Planet
A Life on Our Planet is a documentary film and companion book in which naturalist David Attenborough reflects on his lifetime of witnessing environmental change and issues a powerful call to address the climate and biodiversity crises.
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C.
The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review
The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review is a landmark UK-commissioned report that applies economic analysis to demonstrate the dependence of human prosperity on nature and to propose reforms for integrating biodiversity and natural capital into economic decision-making.
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Half-Earth Project
The Half-Earth Project is a global conservation initiative, inspired by E.O. Wilson’s vision, that advocates protecting half of the planet’s land and seas to safeguard biodiversity and prevent mass extinction.
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Who Speaks for Earth?
"Who Speaks for Earth?" is a landmark episode of the science documentary series *Cosmos: A Personal Voyage* in which Carl Sagan explores humanity’s responsibility, unity, and ethical choices in shaping the future of life on Earth and beyond.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The human roots of the ecological crisis Target entity description: "The human roots of the ecological crisis" is a key chapter in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ that analyzes how modern technological, economic, and cultural patterns of human behavior have led to environmental degradation and social injustice.
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A.
Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment
"Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment" is an influential book by economist Partha Dasgupta that analyzes how economic development, environmental sustainability, and human welfare are interlinked.
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B.
A Life on Our Planet
A Life on Our Planet is a documentary film and companion book in which naturalist David Attenborough reflects on his lifetime of witnessing environmental change and issues a powerful call to address the climate and biodiversity crises.
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C.
The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review
The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review is a landmark UK-commissioned report that applies economic analysis to demonstrate the dependence of human prosperity on nature and to propose reforms for integrating biodiversity and natural capital into economic decision-making.
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D.
Half-Earth Project
The Half-Earth Project is a global conservation initiative, inspired by E.O. Wilson’s vision, that advocates protecting half of the planet’s land and seas to safeguard biodiversity and prevent mass extinction.
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E.
Who Speaks for Earth?
"Who Speaks for Earth?" is a landmark episode of the science documentary series *Cosmos: A Personal Voyage* in which Carl Sagan explores humanity’s responsibility, unity, and ethical choices in shaping the future of life on Earth and beyond.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
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| instanceOf |
chapter
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section of an encyclical ⓘ |
| addresses |
all people of good will
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business leaders ⓘ policy makers ⓘ religious communities ⓘ scientists ⓘ |
| author | Pope Francis ⓘ |
| critiques |
cultural relativism about nature
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individualism ⓘ market absolutism ⓘ overconsumption ⓘ unrestrained technological progress ⓘ |
| ethicalFramework | care for our common home ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
how human behavior contributes to ecological damage
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moral dimensions of environmental problems ⓘ relationship between humans and creation ⓘ |
| language |
English
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Italian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
anthropocentrism
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climate change ethics ⓘ consumerism ⓘ cultural patterns of behavior ⓘ ecological crisis ⓘ economic systems ⓘ environmental degradation ⓘ environmental ethics ⓘ global inequality ⓘ human responsibility for the environment ⓘ integral ecology ⓘ modern technology ⓘ social injustice ⓘ technocratic paradigm ⓘ |
| partOf | Laudato si' ⓘ |
| proposes |
ethical conversion in lifestyles
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integral approach to ecology ⓘ reorientation of economic and technological development ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Catholic environmentalism
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Christian anthropology ⓘ climate justice ⓘ social teaching on the poor and vulnerable ⓘ sustainable development ⓘ |
| religiousPerspective | Catholic social teaching ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Roman Catholic Church
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linked to:
Roman Catholicism
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| work | Laudato si' ⓘ |
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