Garrett Hardin

Ecologist and Author of 'The Tragedy of the Commons'

Garrett Hardin - Ecologist and Author of 'The Tragedy of the Commons'
Born

April 21st, 1915
109 years ago

Died

September 14th, 2003
21 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An ecologist and author, contributed to environmental science and ethics through significant writings. The concept of 'The Tragedy of the Commons' articulated challenges in resource management and population growth. Hardin's work influenced policy discussions on sustainability and environmental limits. Served as a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where academic contributions focused on ecology and human ecology.

Wrote 'The Tragedy of the Commons'

Proposed the concept of 'Lifeboat Ethics'

Advocated for population control measures

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