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to our climate thinking.
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Philosophy can really bring us to our senses. Imagine what it can do, combined with the latest science and a healthy dose of common sense.
“We cannot afford to “restore the economy” to the old status quo. Our standard economic ambitions have become totally incompatible with the natural limits of the planet.” All the latest mainstream science to support this claim can be found here in a clear and readable style.
Philosophy is not a subject for dreamers or intellectuals. Philosophy is not full of nonsense. Philosophy is for everyone. It can really bring us to our senses.
The series “No Common Sense – Philosophy Tackles Climate Change” mobilises some of history’s greatest philosophers to make sense of the climate crisis we currently face.
Each book is written in dialogue with the strongest minds of the past and in consultation with the latest climate science data and analysis.
Meet Nietzsche, Popper, Arendt, Rousseau, Descartes, Paine and Plato, and find out what they would have to say about our remaining carbon budget.
Starting with Plato, the books underline a firmly rooted ambition to wake humanity up to the realisation that nothing less than a total Renaissance in our culture is necessary. No soon. Now!
Book 1: Plato
'Plato Tackles
Climate Change'
In this book Pye introduces Plato, underlining the importance of courage in climate thinking and acting! A plea for laws and virtues… of course in consultation with the latest climate science data and analysis.
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The Climate Academy
The Climate Academy Student Book was created in response to a simple but urgent question: How can people understand climate change deeply enough to respond to it wisely and effectively? While there is no shortage of information about climate change, much of it is fragmented, highly technical, or focused on individual issues in isolation. The Student Book was written to bring together the science, economics, politics, ethics and human dimensions of the climate crisis into one coherent learning journey. In short, a systems thinking approach.
Across sixteen chapters, the book guides readers through the causes, consequences and possible solutions with the most leverage. Each chapter is designed to build understanding while encouraging critical thinking and informed discussion. Rather than simply presenting facts, the book invites readers to explore how complex systems interact and why meaningful change requires both knowledge and action.
The content has been developed through extensive consultation with climate science research, international reports, academic sources and educational experience. To make the material engaging and accessible, chapters are supported by videos, additional exploration resources and structured learning activities. Readers may progress through the chapters in sequence or focus first on the subjects that most interest them.
All of this surrounding support material and can be found inside The Climate Academy website.
This learning can be recognised through The Climate Academy’s award programme. After studying the chapters, learners can gain a Bronze Systems Understanding certificate by completing a set of quizzes that test their understanding of the material.
The Student Book is therefore much more than a book. It is the foundation of a complete learning pathway designed to transform concern about climate change into understanding, confidence and informed action.