¿Una ética biofísica cuantitativa para enfrentar el desafío global?

Enrique Ortega

doi:10.22490/25394088.564

Vol. 3 (2009)

Published 2009-08-14

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¿A quantitative biophysics ethics to address the global challenge?

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22490/25394088.564

Enrique Ortega Laboratório de Ingeniería Ecológica, FEA,

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Philosophical and political discussions often become ends in circles, in which barely scratches occur without creating new structures of thought that would reveal the reality and the ways to solve the serious problems we live. Generally, each person involved in the discussion, consider that it is right in his argument and no mediator to interact in the discussion to help move the points of view, nor an arbitrator may render a verdict. And often the rhetorical skill and the weight of tradition influence the outcome of the discussions, for better or for worse. Is it possible philosophical and political debate based on science universal? In this case, the arguments would have to present diagrams to explain the systems that defend and to quantify energy flows involved, quantitatively simulate the consequences of the alternatives and generate indicators to assess the implications of the proposals. The progress of modern science enables this evolution. This new type of discussion requires training in Biophysics Economics. The science involved would be: General Systems Theory, Systemic Ecology, Thermodynamics of Open Systems and Holistic Psychology. These sciences enable a systemic approach to reality, explaining the complexity and dynamics. We could have a qualitative leap in human work and interaction with nature, whether judges, politicians and ordinary people could make decisions based on the systemic approach. Have you thought of a Systemic Ethic and the implications of this approach to religion? Or to set the price of resources and products? Or to set the value of a coin? Or to measure the sustainability of the production models? Therefore, education on these sciences is a great need and that training should occur in parallel with formal education and everyday activities of people.

keywords: economics biophysics, systematic ethical, productive resources, renewable resources, sustainability, emerged.

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Ortega, E. (2009). ¿A quantitative biophysics ethics to address the global challenge?. Publicaciones E Investigación, 3(1), 81-101. https://doi.org/10.22490/25394088.564

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