Adrian Parr

Adrian Lisa Parr Zaretsky (born 1967) is an Australian-born philosopher and cultural critic, and dean of the College of Design at the University of Oregon, United States. She specializes in environmental philosophy and activism. In addition, she published on the sustainability movement, climate change politics, activist culture, and creative practice.

Adrian Parr in 2015

Quotes

• Environmental degradation is calling us to the witness stand of history. It demands we testify against ourselves and mount a case in our defense. Ultimately, we are all agents of history. To reduce ourselves to a role of mere observation is to deny us of our humanity.
  • NY Times Opinion, 2016 

• As a species, humans have become the Earth’s number-one predator.
  • Histories of Violence: Trans-Species Encounters, 2017 

• Climate change is a transenvironmental challenge that requires the integration of transgenerational, transpeciesist, and transnational practices and knowledge.
  • Expert: COP27, Former UNESCO Chair on Water and Human Settlements, 2022