The Wisdom of Sustainability
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The Wisdom of Sustainability is a book by Thai activist and Buddhist scholar Sulak Sivaraksa that explores socially engaged Buddhism, environmental responsibility, and alternative development grounded in ethical and spiritual values.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Wisdom of Sustainability canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Wisdom of Sustainability Context triple: [Sulak, notableWork, The Wisdom of Sustainability]
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A.
Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment
"Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment" is an influential book by economist Partha Dasgupta that analyzes how economic development, environmental sustainability, and human welfare are interlinked.
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B.
Natural Capitalism
Natural Capitalism is an influential book that argues for redesigning business and industrial systems to align profitability with environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.
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C.
The human roots of the ecological crisis
"The human roots of the ecological crisis" is a key chapter in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ that analyzes how modern technological, economic, and cultural patterns of human behavior have led to environmental degradation and social injustice.
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D.
The New Economy of Nature: The Quest to Make Conservation Profitable
"The New Economy of Nature: The Quest to Make Conservation Profitable" is a book that explores how economic incentives and market-based approaches can be used to protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
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E.
We Sustain
"We Sustain" is the official motto of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps, reflecting its core mission of providing continuous logistical support to military operations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Wisdom of Sustainability Target entity description: The Wisdom of Sustainability is a book by Thai activist and Buddhist scholar Sulak Sivaraksa that explores socially engaged Buddhism, environmental responsibility, and alternative development grounded in ethical and spiritual values.
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A.
Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment
"Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment" is an influential book by economist Partha Dasgupta that analyzes how economic development, environmental sustainability, and human welfare are interlinked.
-
B.
Natural Capitalism
Natural Capitalism is an influential book that argues for redesigning business and industrial systems to align profitability with environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.
-
C.
The human roots of the ecological crisis
"The human roots of the ecological crisis" is a key chapter in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ that analyzes how modern technological, economic, and cultural patterns of human behavior have led to environmental degradation and social injustice.
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D.
The New Economy of Nature: The Quest to Make Conservation Profitable
"The New Economy of Nature: The Quest to Make Conservation Profitable" is a book that explores how economic incentives and market-based approaches can be used to protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
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E.
We Sustain
"We Sustain" is the official motto of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps, reflecting its core mission of providing continuous logistical support to military operations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| about |
community-based development
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cultural preservation ⓘ economic justice ⓘ environmental sustainability ⓘ ethical consumption ⓘ interdependence ⓘ mindfulness in social action ⓘ relationship between spirituality and development ⓘ structural violence ⓘ |
| author | Sulak Sivaraksa ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Thailand ⓘ |
| critiques |
materialism
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neoliberal development ⓘ unlimited economic growth ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
consumerism critique
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globalization critique ⓘ grassroots movements ⓘ local communities ⓘ nonviolence ⓘ peace ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
| genre |
Buddhism
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development studies ⓘ environmental studies ⓘ non-fiction ⓘ religion ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation |
Buddhist scholar
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activist ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Buddhist
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Thai ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Buddhist economics
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Thai social movements ⓘ engaged Buddhism ⓘ
linked to:
Engaged Buddhism
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| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Buddhist ethics
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alternative development ⓘ environmental responsibility ⓘ ethical values ⓘ socially engaged Buddhism ⓘ spiritual values ⓘ sustainable development ⓘ |
| promotes |
compassion
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ethical development models ⓘ simplicity ⓘ sufficiency ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Buddhist economics
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Gross National Happiness ⓘ sufficiency economy philosophy ⓘ |
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Subject: The Wisdom of Sustainability Description of subject: The Wisdom of Sustainability is a book by Thai activist and Buddhist scholar Sulak Sivaraksa that explores socially engaged Buddhism, environmental responsibility, and alternative development grounded in ethical and spiritual values.
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