Local communities, conservation and sustainability: Institutional change, altered governance and Kant’s social philosophy

Abstract

Globalization has been accompanied by disintegration of local communities and loss of sense of community. These changes have entailed considerable socio‐economic cost. Kant’s moral imperative raises questions about communal values. Points out that due to dynamic changes, governance and institutions sometimes have to change if local communities are to survive. Unfortunately, co‐evolution often is so difficult or so slow that the sustainability of communities is endangered. Gives examples. There is significant conflict between Kantian social philosophy and that of the Libertarians and the Utilitarians. Explores aspects of this conflict.

Citation

Tisdell, C. (1997), "Local communities, conservation and sustainability: Institutional change, altered governance and Kant’s social philosophy", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 24 No. 12, pp. 1361-1375. https://doi.org/10.1108/03068299710193877