Different concepts of ‘sustainability' - The element of time and it's influence on the idea of sustainability: A philosophical and sociological approach towards the underlying concept of time
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2005-10-13
Author(s)
Bening, Catharina-Rebecca
Abstract
One of the cornerstones of the idea of sustainability is it's future orientation. This future orientation, however, depends on a certain concept of time which in turn is not universal so that the meaning of sustainability should be regarded as highly contextual.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
No
Event Title
International Sustainability Conference (ISC) 2005
Event Location
Basel
Event Date
13.-14.10.2005
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
34703