Category Archives: environmentalism

President Klaus’s Definition of “Environmentalism”

Well, the man, (who I am reminded is the president of a medium sized country), isn’t shy, really. You can find lots of Czech President Klaus’s opinions on his own website. I’m particularly intrigued by his catalog of the features of environmentalism in his speech to the Cato Institute. Let’s look at his characterization: The…

Nice comment by Hank

Hank Roberts has a comment on RC on whether an interest in environmental protection is altruistic. He says not, in an interesting way. If wishes were fishes I wish I could hear Dawkins and E. O. Wilson hash this out. Perhaps the selfish gene produces biophilia for a reason…