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Ecosocialism: A Radical Alternative

In: Reflections on Socialism in the Twenty-First Century

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  • Michael Löwy

    (Emeritus Research Director in Social Sciences, CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique))

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The capitalist system, driven at its core by the maximization of profit, regardless of social and ecological costs, is incompatible with a just and sustainable future. Ecosocialism offers a radical alternative that puts social and ecological well-being first. Attuned to the links between the exploitation of labor and the exploitation of the environment, ecosocialism stands against both reformist “market ecology” and “productivist socialism.” By embracing a new model of robustly democratic planning, society can take control of the means of production and its own destiny. Shorter work hours and a focus on authentic needs over consumerism can facilitate the elevation of “being” over “having” and the achievement of a deeper sense of freedom for all. To realize this vision, however, environmentalists and socialists will need to recognize their common struggle and how that connects with the broader “movement of movements.”

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  • Michael Löwy, 2020. "Ecosocialism: A Radical Alternative," Springer Books, in: Claes Brundenius (ed.), Reflections on Socialism in the Twenty-First Century, chapter 0, pages 199-210, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-33920-3_10
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-33920-3_10
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