Using hierarchy theory to explore the concept of sustainable development

摘要: Abstract It is commonplace to experience a discrepancy in values when assessing the same phenomenon or action from different perspectives, eg what good our taste (assessment on short-term timescale) may be harmful health longer timescale). This pattern repeated at each enlargement of perspective that brings another hierarchical level into picture: profitable for family—less taxes—may community. The study these contrasts has traditionally been addressed by disciplines such as philosophy, political science and ethics. However, development hierarchy theory provides us with scientific tool explore nature values. article discusses major principles goes consider issue sustainable development.