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Must We Kill the Thing We Love? Exploring the Complexities of Environmentalism

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In his provocative new book, *Must We Kill the Thing We Love?*, acclaimed author and environmentalist John Gray challenges conventional wisdom about the environment, arguing that the radical environmentalism of the past has led to a dead end. He proposes a new, more pragmatic approach that balances the need for economic growth with the preservation of the natural world.

Must We Kill the Thing We Love?: Emersonian Perfectionism and the Films of Alfred Hitchcock (Film and Culture Series)

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Gray begins by examining the history of environmentalism, tracing its roots back to the Romantic movement of the 18th and 19th centuries. He argues that the Romantic view of nature as a pristine wilderness that must be protected from human interference has had a profound impact on our thinking about the environment.

However, Gray contends that this view of nature is unrealistic and unsustainable. He points out that humans have been shaping the natural world for thousands of years, and that our activities have had both positive and negative consequences. He argues that we cannot simply return to a pristine wilderness, and that we must instead learn to live in harmony with the natural world.

Gray also challenges the idea that economic growth is inherently harmful to the environment. He argues that economic growth can actually lead to environmental improvements, by providing the resources needed to invest in clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other green technologies.

Gray's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate about environmentalism. He offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between humans and the natural world, and he challenges us to rethink our assumptions about the best way to protect the environment.

Praise for Must We Kill the Thing We Love?

"A provocative and important book that challenges conventional wisdom about the environment. Gray offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between humans and the natural world, and he forces us to rethink our assumptions about the best way to protect the environment." - **Bill McKibben, author of *Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet***

"Gray's book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the environment. He offers a clear-eyed and realistic assessment of the challenges we face, and he provides a roadmap for a more sustainable future." - **George Monbiot, author of *Feral: Rewilding the Land, the Sea, and Human Life***

About the Author

John Gray is an internationally acclaimed author and philosopher. He is the author of numerous books on politics, economics, and the environment, including *The Silent Revolution: How the World Has Changed Without Notice*, *Straw Dogs: Thoughts on Humans and Other Animals*, and *The Soul of the Marionette: A Short Inquiry into Human Freedom***.

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