Our Better Natures: A Revisionist View of Joseph Sax's Public Trust Theory of Environmental Protection, and Some Dark Thoughts on the Possibility of Law Reform

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Richard Delgado

Seattle University School of Law

Date Written: November 1, 1991

Abstract

Criticizes a leading theory of environmental protection that holds that humans should act as trustees for our natural resources. Outlines Joseph Sax's highly original proposal and shows how it has exerted great influence on environmental thought and action. Shows, however, that the theory has stalled competing approaches to conservation efforts that might have proven even more far-reaching. Sets forth general strategies for law reform and reformers.

Keywords: law reform, environmental law and theory, trust theory of environmental protection, Joseph Sax

Suggested Citation

Delgado, Richard, Our Better Natures: A Revisionist View of Joseph Sax's Public Trust Theory of Environmental Protection, and Some Dark Thoughts on the Possibility of Law Reform (November 1, 1991). Vanderbilt Law Review, Vol. 44, 1991, Seattle University School of Law Research Paper, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2097954

Richard Delgado (Contact Author)

Seattle University School of Law ( email )

WA
United States

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