Climate Change and Moral Responsibility toward Future Generations: A Confucian Perspective (original) (raw)

This article proposes that Confucianism provides a viable moral framework for addressing intergenerational responsibilities in the context of climate change. It critiques traditional harm-based ethical approaches and advocates for a virtue-based interpretation, emphasizing the concept of 'shengsheng' (the virtue of life generation). By examining moral justifications rooted in New Confucianism, the work aims to clarify the moral responsibilities current generations have toward future ones and the significance of ecological stewardship.