Interaction with the Natural World as a Psychological Basis of Ecological Ethics
https://doi.org/10.18384/3033-6414-2026-1-8-15
Abstract
Aim. To substantiate the use of the concept of “communication” in describing the process of interaction with nature and the formation of environmental ethics.
Methodology. Theoretical analysis of the positions of philosophers, psychologists, and educators, as well as psychological and pedagogical design is a key method.
Results. It is shown that communication is not limited to verbal interaction, including communication with an illusory partner, which characterizes communication with natural beings. This type of communication is based on a subject-generating type of interaction. Nature is viewed as the natural world, to which a person feels emotionally connected, which makes it possible to include the person in the sphere of ethical norms. The formation of a subject-ethical attitude towards nature is based on the actualization of empathy, identification, and reflection in relation to the natural world.
Research implications. The article presents the foundations of environmental education aimed at the formation of a subject-ethical attitude towards nature.
About the Author
V. A. Yasvin
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vitold A. Yasvin (Moscow) – Dr. Sci. (Psychology), Dr. Sci. (Education), Head of the Department, Depart-
ment of Pedagogical Culture and Management in Education,
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