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
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