The concept of 'environmental determinism' has long been debated in geography. Early proponents argued that human behavior and societal development were largely dictated by climatic conditions and geographical features. However, this perspective was criticized for oversimplifying complex human-environment interactions and for justifying colonialism. Modern scholars advocate for 'possibilism', which suggests that while the environment offers a range of possibilities, human agency and cultural choices ultimately shape outcomes. This shift reflects a broader trend in social sciences towards acknowledging the interplay between structural constraints and human creativity. Recent studies in sustainability further emphasize that environmental challenges are not merely physical but are deeply intertwined with political and economic systems. Thus, understanding resilience requires an interdisciplinary approach that bridges natural and social sciences.
❓ この文章で説明されている主な変化は何ですか？
A. A) 地理思想における環境決定論から可能論へ。
B. B) 植民地主義から現代の持続可能性研究へ。
C. C) 自然地理学から政治学まで。
D. D) 研究における人間の主体性から環境的制約へ。
✅ 正确答案
A) From environmental determinism to possibilism in geographical thought.
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