A Philosopher's Guide to Natural Capitalism – Sustainable Future Paperback by Wayne I. Henry
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What if we didn't have to choose between economic growth and a liveable planet? In A Philosopher's Guide to Natural Capitalism: A Sustainable Future Within Reach, Professor Wayne I. Henry makes a rigorous and thought-provoking case that Capitalism — properly reimagined — can be a vehicle for sustainability rather than a barrier to it. Whether you're a student, an educator, or simply a curious reader who wants to understand the economic roots of the climate crisis, this book offers a clear, interdisciplinary path forward.
📖 What's Inside
- 🌱 Part I – A Model for Natural Capitalism: Henry lays out a concrete economic framework for a sustainable form of Capitalism, drawing on current literature and real-world policy thinking.
- 🔍 Part II – Philosophical Analysis: Moving beyond exposition, Henry rigorously critiques the Classical Liberal narrative — reconstructing it carefully to reveal why it has endured and why it no longer fits our current reality.
- ⚖️ Part III – Normative Perspective: A deep examination of Classical Liberalism and globalized Capitalism, assessing the ethical implications of the economic system it supports.
- 🤝 Conclusion – Two Narratives Compared: Henry draws the threads together, contrasting Classical Liberalism with Progressive Liberalism — the philosophy that underpins Natural Capitalism.
- 📚 Illustrated: Yes — supporting visuals included throughout.
- 📄 286 pages of carefully researched, accessibly written argument.
✅ Who This Book Is For
- 🎓 Students and instructors in philosophy, economics, political science, history, social policy, and environmental sociology.
- 🌍 Curious readers who want a grounded, honest look at climate change, corporate governance, and democratic institutions.
- 💼 Policy thinkers and sustainability advocates seeking an interdisciplinary framework that goes beyond surface-level environmentalism.
- 🎁 A thoughtful gift for graduates, academics, or anyone passionate about sustainable economics and social justice.
👤 About the Author
Wayne I. Henry is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, Canada. Since 2009, he has taught logic, the history of analytic philosophy, and a course in business, globalization, and sustainability. He also lectures in philosophy and business ethics at Langara College in Vancouver. His published work spans consumerism, globalized Capitalism, and reasoned discourse — and he has long been active in the animal welfare movement in the Vancouver area.
📦 Product Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 286
- Dimensions: 0.64 x 9.21 x 6.14 in
- Illustrated: Yes
- Publication Date: July 7, 2023
- Author: Wayne I. Henry
- Publisher: Books by splitShops
Add A Philosopher's Guide to Natural Capitalism to your reading list today — and start exploring what a truly sustainable economic future could look like.
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