Key Issues in Environmental Philosophy
PHIL 270
Spring 2013
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
ENVS 270 |
| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
Environmental philosophy is a broad discipline that explores a range of questions regarding both why and how we ought to protect the environment. In this class, we will study a number of the key issues that have, and continue to, concern environmental philosophers. More specifically, we will examine questions about whether nature has value, the sort or sorts of value nature may have, and whether this value requires that we take efforts to conserve nature. Further, we will also consider the relationship between conservation and social justice. We will consider whether current efforts to protect the environment adequately address the needs of disadvantaged populations and how conservation efforts could be amended to better respond to those needs. Finally, we will think about and discuss how social values influence research within the environmental sciences and how the sciences in return influence social values regarding the environment. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(PHIL)(PHIL-Social Jus)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Elliott, K.C., IS A LITTLE POLLUTION GOOD FOR YOU?
Shrader-Frechette, K., ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Lori Gruen & Dale Jamieson, REFLECTING ON NATURE: READINGS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY, 2nd Edition, 2012
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Examinations and Assignments:
Poster Presentation |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Participation in class discussion |
| Instructor(s): Loo,Clement Kin Man Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: HALL84; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
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