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Critical realist ethical naturalism: Generic and fit for degrowth?

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In this article I explore what critical realist critical ethical naturalism offers degrowth. I briefly set out what degrowth seeks to achieve. I then move on to provide a short account of what critical ethical naturalism is a reaction to, before setting out a generic critical realist account. I then move on to discuss what it offers and some of the issues that may arise, illustrated using Andrew Collier's and Ted Benton's differences over intrinsic worth.

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  • Jamie Morgan, 2026. "Critical realist ethical naturalism: Generic and fit for degrowth?," Environmental Values, , vol. 35(3), pages 285-307, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envval:v:35:y:2026:i:3:p:285-307
    DOI: 10.1177/09632719261424062
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