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A Philosophical Perspective on Overpopulation
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We are in a globalized world because of digital technology and especially the Internet. The markets are globalized. People travel more internationally. It is possible to communicate internationally/overseas very easily because of email, social networks like Facebook and Twitter, blogs, and video chatting features such as Skype or video chat through Google and Apple. As we are a more globalized world, we are able to be more aware of global issues, of issues that do not concern us domestically. Not only is access to resources and issue for many citizens of Earth, but also quality of resources. The world is very much aware of how many people are on our planet and that those people need things such as food, clean water, shelter, and other basic human needs/rights. Because of the scarcity of certain resources, because of limited shelter and appropriate land to live upon, overpopulation is a concern for many. People are fighting for resources, fighting for access to resources, and those with corporate and financial powers are fighting to control valuable resources so in situations when overpopulation creates a demand for resources, they can profit a great deal. This paper will approach the issues of overpopulation from a philosophical standpoint. The paper will reference resources that offer statistics and viewpoints of current overpopulation as well as reference resources that offer a context within which we can consider the economic, social, and philosophical perspectives of this issue.
A Philosophical Perspective of Overpopulation
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