Oikophilia: an ethical response to the climate crisis

My aim in this paper is to outline an “ecosophy”, which is a wisdom about home, along with an embedded ethic. I also want to clarify why this perspective is crucial and how it can contribute to the ongoing debate on the current ecological crisis. Knowledge and care for our home is essential to understanding and taking care of ourselves and our environment. To address this topic, I will begin the first part “From Home” by clarifying that as human beings, we create homes in order to inhabit the world, and a key element of dwelling is the concept of care. In the second part, I will analyze the significance of “Starting at Home”, emphasizing that education and our way of being in the world originate in the childhood home. In the third section I will elaborate on the meaning of loving one’s home. Finally, in conclusion, I want to emphasize that the concept of oikophilia compels the ecological debate to consider the true essence of human existence in the world. This reflection is universally recognized as the singular and vital starting point for building a sustainable future.