Schedule 9th International Degrowth Conference

To date, proponents of degrowth have largely abstained from engaging with faith and have yet to discuss degrowth in relation to theological reflections. The present paper puts degrowth in discouse with liberation theology to provide visions that combine the power of faith and reason. A dialogue between the two perspectives that bridges the gap between structure and agency is initiated. It is suggested that both social movements could be enhanced by each others analysis. Whilst degrowth offers a multi-layered scientific critique of capitalism, especially ecological, liberation theology offers a deep reasoning for engagining with the social concern for the poor and political liberation for oppressed peoples, an analyses that has spread to various liberation movements around the world (e.g. Black, Dalit, and Palestinian liberation theology). Thus, the paper proposes that degrowth advocates should prioritise an alliance with liberation theologians to realise more holistic and spiritual transformations that do not solely depend on scientific reasoning.

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Day: 2023-08-30
Start time: 10:30
Duration: 00:15
Room: ZV-KC-2
Type: Paper Presentation
Theme: Resilience building through degrowth

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