Talk:Geoethics

Neutral definition changed

Dear colleagues,

First I apologize because I don't have experience editing wikipedia.

This message here is to let you know that there are two international associations related to geoethics (IAGETH and IAPG) and an international working group which depends on the Association of Geoscientists for International Development (AGID). However, the definition which appears in the wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoethics

corrresponds only to one of them: the IAPG. This is logical because one of the authors/editors is one its outstanding members (Giuseppe.dicapua).

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Geoethics&action=history

The definition provided by IAGETH is different, considering other conceptual approach. In addition there are information about geoethics, which is previous to the information given in the current text of wikipedia, and that has not been provided. Finally, our association (IAGETH) is wrongly cited as if we were only related to planetary sciences and this is not correct.

http://www.icog.es/iageth/

Thus, I tried to include a "neutral" definition which comprises both definitions, the definition of IAPG and the definition of IAGETH. I would suggest even to ask Dr. Di Capua (IAPG) about the convenience of my definition, because I sincerely feel that my text is clearly neutral (at least I tried to write in this way, mantaining the existing information written by Dr. Di Cappua).

Apparently, one of the reasons to remove my text is that in one of the lines I used exactly the same terms that appear in the website

http://tierra.rediris.es/Geoethics_Planetary_Protection/

I realize that this is important from the perspective and rules of wikipedia but it has a clear explanation. IAGETH was established by the AGID international working group of geoethics and the previously mentioned website is being used by the AGID group (in fact I am also managing this website and I can confirm it personally). You also can confirm this point in our own IAGETH statutes (where it is also stressed) and in the foundational letter of IAGETH, that I am including below. Thus, the fact is that We (IAGETH) were evolving and working with the former definition of AGID until reaching the final definition of IAGETH, which is our official definition.

http://tierra.rediris.es/Geoethics_Planetary_Protection/IAGETH_LetterToIUGS_20August2012.JPG — Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.130.249.49 (talk) 18:42, 7 April 2015 (UTC)

Please, I would appreciate very much that you consider to include the "neutral" definition of geoethics that I wrote. In the case that Dr. Di Capua disagrees I am fully open to consider what exactly needs to be changed. I wouldn't like that my comment was only a comment of complain which appears only here, mantaining a misleading definition of geoethics which only reflects the views on one association and that does not include (or excludes) the existence of another different definition.

Finally I would appreciate, given my unexperience editing wikipedia that someone from wikipedia helps me doing this correction (if finally accepted).

Thank you very much and best regards,

Jesús Martínez-Frías President, IAGETH — Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.130.249.49 (talk) 18:35, 7 April 2015 (UTC)

Conceptual development of the article

I would like to see this article attempt the following goals:

• Correlate environmental ethics with geoethics
• Correlate environmental ethics and geoethics with medical ethics and public health ethics.
• Address three to four major schools or TYPES of ethical reasoning: virtue ethics, deontology, consequentialism, and pragmatism in ethics. MaynardClark (talk) 04:36, 26 October 2019 (UTC)

Geoethics is a field of study that intersects ethics, geosciences, and philosophy. It focuses on the ethical, social, and cultural implications of Earth science education, research, practice, and communication1. It encourages geoscientists and society to become fully aware of humankind’s role as an active geological force on the planet and the ethical responsibility that this implies.

The International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG) is a leading organization promoting geoethics worldwide. It provides a multidisciplinary platform for discussion and awareness about Geoethics and Ethics applied to the Geosciences.

However, there are different perspectives on geoethics. For instance, the International Association for Geoethics (IAGETH) offers a different conceptual approach. It defines geoethics as an interdisciplinary field between Geosciences and Ethics which involves Earth and Planetary Sciences as well as applied ethics. It deals with the way of human thinking and acting in relation to the significance of the Earth as a system and as a model.

(1) Correlation between Environmental Ethics and Geoethics: Environmental ethics and geoethics are closely related as both deal with the relationship between humans and the Earth12. While environmental ethics focuses on the moral relationship between humans and the environment, geoethics extends this to include the geosciences, focusing on the ethical, social, and cultural implications of Earth science education, research, practice, and communication3.

(2) Correlation between Environmental Ethics, Geoethics, Medical Ethics, and Public Health Ethics: All these fields of ethics intersect when it comes to issues like public health crises caused by environmental factors. For instance, pollution can lead to health issues, raising questions that are relevant to environmental ethics (how should we treat the environment?), geoethics (how do our actions impact the geosphere and contribute to these issues?), medical ethics (how should these health issues be treated?), and public health ethics (how can we prevent such issues on a population level?)45.

(3) Major Schools of Ethical Reasoning: The article could then delve into how different ethical frameworks approach these issues:

• Virtue Ethics: This approach might focus on the virtues or moral character of individuals and societies in relation to the environment and public health6.
• Deontology: This perspective emphasizes duties or rules. For instance, it might argue that we have a duty to protect the environment and public health6.
• Consequentialism: This viewpoint would focus on the outcomes of our actions, arguing for those actions that lead to the best environmental and public health outcomes6.
• Pragmatism in Ethics: This approach is concerned with what works in practice. It might look at the practical implications of different policies on the environment and public health7.

This structure would allow the article to explore the intersections between these different fields of ethics and how different ethical frameworks can be applied to issues at these intersections. It’s important to note that this is a complex topic and this is just one possible approach to structuring the article. Different sources may offer different perspectives and additional insights.

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