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A Common MatterLeo Burke
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| What is the Global Commons? While the term 'commons' has been in used for centuries in one context or another, the 'global commons' is a recent construct signifying the total inheritance of humankind upon which life depends. This includes more than natural resources such as forests, oceans and air. It encompasses our intellectual and cultural heritage—for instance, literature, art and the Internet. Seen in this light, our participation in the global commons is fundamental to being human. More primary than our many societal roles—whether we recognize it or not—we are all commoners. To download this article as a PDF, please click the link below. You will be redirected to the Members Only Login Page; you must be a registered member to download content from the Kosmos Journal web site. A Common Matter |
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