Nenaravne nenesreče: nova epistemološka paradigma razumevanja nesreč
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geografija, geografija naravnih nesreč, kulturna geografija, naravne nesreče, katastrofalni krizni dogodki, antropocen, terminologija, epistemološka disonanca, //, geography, geography of disasters, cultural geography, natural disasters, catastrophic crisis events, Anthropocene, terminology, epistemological dissonanceAbstract
Prispevek kritično obravnava pojem naravne nesreče ter osvetljuje epistemološko in terminološko problematiko, povezano z njegovim razumevanjem. Naravne nesreče niso zgolj naravni pojavi niti naključne nesreče, saj ima pri njihovem nastanku in posledicah pomembno vlogo družba. Razprava poudarja vpliv jezika na dojemanje stvarnosti, ki oblikuje naša dejanja, in opozarja, da izrazi, kot je naravna nesreča, poenostavljajo razumevanje zapletenih razmerij med naravnimi in družbenimi dejavniki. To vodi k rešitvam, osredotočenim na odpravljanje posledic, namesto na prepoznavanje in odpravljanje temeljnih vzrokov. Avtor zagovarja potrebo po premisleku o terminologiji, ki bi omogočila celovitejšo in odgovornejšo obravnavo naravnih nesreč.
Unnatural nondisasters: Epistemology of a geographical phenomenon
This article critically examines the concept of natural disaster and sheds light on the epistemological and terminological issues related to its understanding. Natural disasters are not just natural phenomena or random accidents, as society plays an important role in their occurrence and consequences. The discussion highlights the influence of language on our perception of reality, which shapes our actions, and points out that terms such as natural disaster simplify the understanding of the complex relationships between natural and social factors. This leads to solutions that focus on dealing with the consequences rather than recognizing and tackling the root causes. The author argues for rethinking terminology in order to approach natural disasters in a more holistic and responsible way.
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