Essay on at the heart of sustainable development each ethical issue of equality both in respect to time and space
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Theories and discussions have expounded on the three dimensions of Sustainable Development; – social, economic and environmental. Although, the social dimension tends to address the issues of public health and safety, the quality of life, the impact of development on the local community, etc.; little or no very significant explanation has institutionally been rendered on ethical issues relating to sustainability. However, sustainability and ethical principles are intertwined because sustainability concepts cannot be applied without strong ethical principles. This study is therefore directed at exploring the gap with the objective of determining the possible influence of ethical values to attaining sustainable development. As such, attempt is being made at reviewing the concept of Sustainable Development on the basis of human morality. Thus, a return towards ethicality as the main drive and as background to expounding on the various dimensions of sustainability is proffered.
Introduction
Today, there is an increasing focus on the environment and other global societal issues leading to the quest for Sustainable Development in almost all aspects of our lives. This is because the desired quality of life is no longer limited to a better economic standard of living but intrinsically linked to ecological and social sustainability. The emerging concept of sustainable development portends a great potential for human well-being in which the development aspect is concerned with human evolution and activities on both the social and economic levels, while the sustainability aspect addresses the stress that such a development places on the environment [1].
In the words of Jennings [2] a sustainable society lives within the carrying capacity of its natural and social systems. This society embodies a system of rules and incentives that promote replenishing and limit depletion and pollution. Consequently, the ultimate goal of sustainability is to meet the basic needs of all and extend to everyone the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations for a better life, while moderating and renewing the use of finite resources [3]. Thus, the effort to improve environmental quality, the relevant decisions and the moral precepts that lead to a sustainable world should be directed at the transformation of production – in the industry, agriculture, energy and transportation [4].
The concept of sustainable development according to Leff [5] emerges from a common purpose of re-valuating nature as an ethical principle and as general condition for global sustainability of population and production. As such, analyses of ethical theories have proven ethical reasoning to promote social inclusion, public participation, protection and enhancement of the environment and stable economic growth with clear and fair distribution of wealth and levels of consumption [1]. Commitment to sustainable development agendas should therefore be a rational choice based on ethical reasoning, with the understanding that ethical behaviour is closely connected to the welfare of society as a whole, because rational behaviour is much more than rational self-interest, where rationality requires us to consider the interests of others as well as ourselves [6].
This paper therefore attempts to discuss the concept of sustainable development on the basis of human morality arising from established ethical system. On this note Perry Minnis in Huggins [7] recounts;
“You cannot be considered an ethical company if you do not follow sustainability principles. Nor can you apply sustainability concepts if you do not have a strong foundation of ethical principles. The two are intrinsically intertwined ….”
In the same vein, Albert Einstein also relates that;
“The most important human endeavour is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life”
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Theories and discussions have expounded on the three dimensions of Sustainable Development; – social, economic and environmental. Although, the social dimension tends to address the issues of public health and safety, the quality of life, the impact of development on the local community, etc.; little or no very significant explanation has institutionally been rendered on ethical issues relating to sustainability. However, sustainability and ethical principles are intertwined because sustainability concepts cannot be applied without strong ethical principles. This study is therefore directed at exploring the gap with the objective of determining the possible influence of ethical values to attaining sustainable development. As such, attempt is being made at reviewing the concept of Sustainable Development on the basis of human morality. Thus, a return towards ethicality as the main drive and as background to expounding on the various dimensions of sustainability is proffered.
Introduction
Today, there is an increasing focus on the environment and other global societal issues leading to the quest for Sustainable Development in almost all aspects of our lives. This is because the desired quality of life is no longer limited to a better economic standard of living but intrinsically linked to ecological and social sustainability. The emerging concept of sustainable development portends a great potential for human well-being in which the development aspect is concerned with human evolution and activities on both the social and economic levels, while the sustainability aspect addresses the stress that such a development places on the environment [1].
In the words of Jennings [2] a sustainable society lives within the carrying capacity of its natural and social systems. This society embodies a system of rules and incentives that promote replenishing and limit depletion and pollution. Consequently, the ultimate goal of sustainability is to meet the basic needs of all and extend to everyone the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations for a better life, while moderating and renewing the use of finite resources [3]. Thus, the effort to improve environmental quality, the relevant decisions and the moral precepts that lead to a sustainable world should be directed at the transformation of production – in the industry, agriculture, energy and transportation [4].
The concept of sustainable development according to Leff [5] emerges from a common purpose of re-valuating nature as an ethical principle and as general condition for global sustainability of population and production. As such, analyses of ethical theories have proven ethical reasoning to promote social inclusion, public participation, protection and enhancement of the environment and stable economic growth with clear and fair distribution of wealth and levels of consumption [1]. Commitment to sustainable development agendas should therefore be a rational choice based on ethical reasoning, with the understanding that ethical behaviour is closely connected to the welfare of society as a whole, because rational behaviour is much more than rational self-interest, where rationality requires us to consider the interests of others as well as ourselves [6].
This paper therefore attempts to discuss the concept of sustainable development on the basis of human morality arising from established ethical system. On this note Perry Minnis in Huggins [7] recounts;
“You cannot be considered an ethical company if you do not follow sustainability principles. Nor can you apply sustainability concepts if you do not have a strong foundation of ethical principles. The two are intrinsically intertwined ….”
In the same vein, Albert Einstein also relates that;
“The most important human endeavour is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life”
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