Human and Nature

The “(selections)” notation suggests focusing on key chapters or sections of longer, foundational works. This provides a more accessible and manageable entry point for high school students to grasp core arguments and potentially spark further interest.

  • The Human and the Environment

      
    Silent Spring
    Rachel Carson
    A seminal work that raised awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides and sparked the modern environmental movement.
    Environmental Science/Sociology
      
    “The Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis”
    Lynn White Jr.
    A thought-provoking essay examining Western attitudes towards nature’s historical and religious roots.
    History/Environmental Studies
      
    Staying with the Trouble: Making Kin in the Chthulucene
    Donna Haraway
    Explores interconnectedness, responsibility, and new ways of relating to the environment in an era of ecological crisis.
    Feminist Theory/Environmental Studies/Science Studies
      
    Walden
    Henry David Thoreau
    A reflection on simple living in natural surroundings, offering insights into self-reliance and the relationship between humanity and nature.
    American Literature/Philosophy/Environmentalism