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May 14, 2026Routledge Open ResearchOpen Access

What is Extinction? Ecopolitics of the End

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GTGregorio Tenti

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Overview

Conceptualizes extinction dynamics in humanity and advocates for ecopolitical engagement with the issue.

Key Points

  • This paper aims to establish a nuanced understanding of extinction, addressing its multifaceted implications for humanity and society.
  • Examines the biological meaning of extinction and its ontological aspects.
  • Analyzes contemporary approaches, including speculative realism and extinction studies.
  • Proposes a political conceptualization of extinction within a biopolitical framework.
  • Addresses the dual role of humanity as both perpetrator and victim of extinction.
  • Critiques existing approaches in humanities for their limitations in addressing extinction.
  • Suggests a new ecopolitical framework for understanding and responding to extinction.

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Gregorio Tenti (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a05684ea550a87e60a20c55https://doi.org/10.12688/routledgeopenres.21493.2
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