The epistemological implications of species extinction: An overview
The epistemological implications of species extinction remain widely underexplored. This theoretical paper addresses this gap by examining the linkages between extinction and epistemology across three interconnected dimensions: science, community, and metaphysics. Highlighting the profound and irreversible losses of extinction, this article argues for conservation as a vital strategy to preserve knowledge, community, and existential meaning.
Authors
- Johannes M. Luetz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9017-4471)
Institutions
- Alphacrucis University College (AU)
- University of the Sunshine Coast (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AMBIO
- Published
- 2025-08-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-025-02230-9
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.63