Kulturkritik på økologisk grundlag – Villy Sørensens naturbegreb

Abstract

In the Danish philosopher Villy Sørensen’s writings an ecological cultural criticism is articulated that is of relevance for the current debate on the relationship between nature, criticism and politics. This article investigates Sørensen’s critique of modern culture which is perceived as a culture without a common goal. It is argued that Sørensen in his philosophical writings presents a solution to the cultural crisis, namely the articulation of a concept of nature that can serve as the foundation for a culture and a society with a unifying goal, namely the utopia that Sørensen articulates in Oprør fra midten [Revolt from the Centre] from 1978.