Formation of environmental ethics through language and literature: philological approaches to environmental education

Abstract

In the context of the increasing environmental problems of our time, the role of environmental education in the formation of a conscious approach to the environment is increasing. One of the effective tools for the formation of environmental ethics is language and literature, which contribute to the development of an environmentally responsible worldview. The article discusses philological approaches that allow integrating environmental aspects into the educational process. The study is based on an interdisciplinary analysis. Methods such as contextual analysis of literary works with environmental themes, text analysis at the lexical level, as well as pedagogical techniques aimed at enhancing the perception of environmental issues through literature were used. A comparative analysis of the text of works by various authors is used to identify the most striking examples of the formation of environmental ethics through literature. It is revealed that the use of artistic texts with an ecological orientation contributes to the education of caring for nature through the emotional involvement of the reader. The language of the works, saturated with ecologically colored vocabulary and metaphors, enhances the perception of the problem. Of great importance is the author's direct appeal to environmental issues through images of nature, which often function as symbols of harmony or warning. Examples from literature, such as the work of K. Paustovsky, G. Tukai, J. Thoreau, effectively demonstrate the influence of linguistic means on the formation of a value perception of nature. The results of the study emphasize the importance of an integrated approach in environmental education, where language and literature are presented as important tools for human awareness of their role in the natural system. In educational practice, it is recommended to include literary texts with environmental themes and practical tasks aimed at critical discussion of environmental issues. The conducted research confirms that language and literature are powerful means of shaping environmental ethics. Their use in educational activities contributes to the development of students' ecological self-awareness and perception of nature as an essential value.