Learning to die in the Anthropocene

'Learning to Die in the Anthropocene' explores the philosophical and cultural implications of climate change, urging readers to confront the inevitability of environmental collapse.

Roy Scranton argues that our denial of ecological realities hinders our ability to live meaningfully in a rapidly changing world.

He draws on his experiences as a soldier in Iraq to illustrate the need for resilience and adaptation in the face of catastrophe.

Scranton challenges the dominant narratives of progress and technological salvation, advocating for a more humble and realistic approach to our relationship with the planet.

The book encourages a shift from striving for control to embracing acceptance and finding purpose in a world on the brink.