Looking at biocultural ethics through the lens of transcultural dialogue

An unresolved and vital concern in the realm of environmental ethics is the moral accountability of humans towards nature. In this pursuit, we attempt to uncover insights from discussions related to postmodernism and decolonization that can facilitate the establishment of a transcultural environmental discourse within ethical deliberations. The primary objective is to embark on a quest for an ethical framework that harmoniously aligns human culture with the natural world and informs co-inhabitation. While exploring the moral implications of human integration within the ‘oikos,’ we aim to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of human-nature interconnectedness. In the first section, we analyze Ricardo Rozzi’s interpretation of ‘bioculturalism,’ examining its theoretical underpinnings, core principles, structure, and implications for understanding nature-culture reciprocity. In the second section we expand the intercultural dialogue to explore the role of transcultural dialogue within bioculturalism. We evaluate the significance of transcultural bioculturalism for sustainable relationships between humans and the environment, i.e. nature-culture diversity.