On the sensible use of natural resources: a comprehensive ecological vision of life

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to recognize Comprehensive Ecology in its relationship between man, nature and society, as a basis for the sensible, adequate and opportune use of natural resources. It is about implementing a comprehensive vision of life and its relationship with the cosmos in order to refine an ethical conscience that stimulates a new way of living and being in the world. The documentary review on the subject and the contribution of Pope Francis in his Encyclical Laudato Si' becomes the basic input to achieve this vision. Any moment of life requires care and attention from the sciences in general and from the human sciences in particular, called to strengthen the development of personality and its location in the environmental context with their knowledge, strategies and resources. This is why taking an interest in building favorable environments that encourage healthy lifestyles from the perspective of a comprehensive ecolog —is a responsibility that implies self-awareness, proper use of natural resources, taking advantage of scientific contributions, and the practice of ethical, aesthetic, and moral principles during the development of life. Therefore, raising awareness of caring for and connecting with nature means recognizing the unity of the human being and the cosmos, appreciating the evolutionary stages of life and acting accordingly, with knowledge and wisdom.