Ekonomia ekologiczna u progu drugiej rewolucji przemysłowej. Natura w Szkole polskiej gospodarstwa społecznego Józefa Supińskiego

Abstract

In this article, the author analyzes the image of nature in the writings of Józef Supiński, especially in Polish School of Social Economy. Its aim is to point out the similarities between Supiński’s views and the contemporary theory of ecological economics. It discusses the concept of nature presented by the thinker, man’s place within it and the influence he has on his surroundings along with the development of civilization, technology and economy. The views contained in the Polish School... turn out to be surprisingly consistent with the trend of ecological economics, which is skeptical towards classical and neoclassical economics. These similarities become particularly clear in the face of today’s challenges related to, among others, climate change and deepening social inequalities.