Connections That Shape Us

Authors

• Shannon DeCarr, St. John Fisher University

Document Type

Poster Presentation

Publication Date

4-17-2026

Keywords

fsc2026

Abstract

This project presents my personal environmental philosophy rooted in relational value, empathy for non‑human life, and place‑based identity. It argues that nature is not a passive backdrop but a network of relationships that shape personal meaning, memory, and community identity. Drawing from environmental theorists, I explain that environmental ethics must account for emotional, cultural, and ecological connections. I apply my philosophy to an environmental issue and explain how it disrupts human and nature relationships.

Comments

Poster presented at the 2026 Fisher Showcase, St. John Fisher University, April 17, 2026.

Publication Information

DeCarr, Shannon, "Connections That Shape Us" (2026). Fisher Showcase 2026. Paper 96.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/fsc2026/96

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