a set of values that is coherent with how you view the structure of the environment
another way to slice it - (van Asselt and Rotmans 1996)
based on myths of nature and whether this applies to humans
nature myth
nature is:world view choice of action robust hierachist control comes from well-structured regulations fragile egalitarian prevention, prudence, precaution independent of human activity individualist new opportunities come from the market Serious problems arise if your society's world view doesn't match how the world really works.