.. the word ecology, coined by the German biologist and…
“.. the word ecology, coined by the German biologist and philosopher Ernst Haeckel (initially as oecology) in 1866. derives from the Greek oikos, "referring originally to the family household and its daily operations and maintenance." The term ecology is therefore intended to refer to the study of the conditions of existence that pertain to, and the interactions between, all the entities that make up our larger, cosmic household here upon earth.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The term describes the study of how all living things exist and interact within the planet’s shared environment.
In simple terms: Ecology studies life’s interconnected conditions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize our shared responsibility to Earth.
Themes
environment
interconnectedness
study
responsibility
Mood
definition
explanatory
Type
Biologist:1
Conditions:1
Cosmic:0
Deep ecology:0
Earth:1
Ecology:1
Entity:1
Environment:1
Existence:1
Family:1
Greek:0
Household:1
Interaction:1
Maintenance:0
Operations:0
Philosopher:0
Philosophy:0
Referring:0
Study:1
Term:0
Word Ecology:0
Ecology Coined:0
Term Ecology:0
Ecology Intended:0
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- policy making
- null
Key Concepts
ecosystem
holism
cosmology
human impact
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- thoughtful
- inquisitive
A Different Perspective
How does viewing Earth as a household change your actions?;What responsibilities arise from this perspective?