The metaphor of the “closing circle” is now frequently used in environmental reformism and discussions about the circular economy in advanced economies. This article highlights the theoretical and practical challenges associated with this metaphor and argues for the necessity of developing an open modelling approach capable of encompassing diverse and heterogeneous understandings of the production/consumption nexus. By integrating science, political ecology, and experimental practices, it seeks to reopen “the circle” to foster understanding based on epistemological diversity rather than confirmatory (status-quo) modelling.

Il cerchio da aprire: verso un’epistemologia plurale della circolarità / Bortolotti, Andrea; Minervini, Dario. - In: SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE. - ISSN 0392-4939. - 134(2024), pp. 59-76. [10.3280/ SUR2024-134003]

Il cerchio da aprire: verso un’epistemologia plurale della circolarità

Dario Minervini
2024

Abstract

The metaphor of the “closing circle” is now frequently used in environmental reformism and discussions about the circular economy in advanced economies. This article highlights the theoretical and practical challenges associated with this metaphor and argues for the necessity of developing an open modelling approach capable of encompassing diverse and heterogeneous understandings of the production/consumption nexus. By integrating science, political ecology, and experimental practices, it seeks to reopen “the circle” to foster understanding based on epistemological diversity rather than confirmatory (status-quo) modelling.
2024
Il cerchio da aprire: verso un’epistemologia plurale della circolarità / Bortolotti, Andrea; Minervini, Dario. - In: SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE. - ISSN 0392-4939. - 134(2024), pp. 59-76. [10.3280/ SUR2024-134003]
File in questo prodotto:
File Dimensione Formato  
SUR2024-134003_Bortolotti_Minervini.pdf

solo utenti autorizzati

Tipologia: Versione Editoriale (PDF)
Licenza: Copyright dell'editore
Dimensione 1.02 MB
Formato Adobe PDF
1.02 MB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri   Richiedi una copia

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11588/983036
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? ND
  • Scopus 0
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? ND
social impact