Abstract

The main objective of this thesis is to promote a discussion between Hans Jonas ethical thinking, which do not concern the possibility of an ethics of environmental care. Philosopher Hans Jonas maintains that human survival depends on our efforts to care for our planet and its future. This is the new optical responsibility that must also guide the way we view the environment, which recognize or ignore the effect that today’s technologies tomorrow, associated or legacy of Hans Jonas, with a new environmental perspective, knowing new realities and discussing Subjectivity today is important for the development of sustainable equilibrium strategies on the planet. This paper reflects on Hans Jonas’ main concepts for prevention, risk anticipation, and the possibility of technological effects that could cause damage to the planet or unpredictable consequences. It is an immanent work through the works of Hans Jonas, discussing his concept of subjectivity new theoretical perspectives for the understanding of environmental problems.