Values in Nature (Arvot Luonnossa), in Finnish

"Arvot Luonnossa," Oksanen, Markku and Marjo Rauhala-Hayes, eds., Ympäristöfilosofia: Kirjoituksia Ympäristönsuojelun Eettisistä Perusteista (Environmental Philosophy: Critical Sources in Environmental Theory and Ethics), 205-224. Heksinki: Gaudeamus, Oy Yliopistokustannus, Finnish University Press, 1997. Nature is examined as a carrier of values. Ten areas of values are recognized: (1) economic value, (2) life support value, (3) recreational value, (4) scientific value, (5) aesthetic value, (6) life value, (7) diversity and unity values, (8) stability and spontaneity values, ( 9) dialectical value, and (10) sacramental value. Each is analyzed and illustrated with particular reference to the objective precursors of value described by natural science.
Online at: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/37708