Environmental Philosophy
PHIL 270
Spring 2017
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
ENVS 270 |
| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
How should we understand our relation to the more-than-human world? What does it mean to act responsibly within our ecological situation? This course will cover both conceptual questions about nature, ecology, and value, and practical questions about how to respond to climate change, habitat loss, resource depletion, and other ecological problems. In particular, we will challenge the temptation to idealize "pure" nature as distinct from the site of human practices. As a result, we must consider the complex interrelationships between ecological concerns and concerns about social justice. |
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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: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Lori Gruen & Dale Jamieson, ads, _Reflecting on Nature: Readings in Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, 2nd Edition, 2012
Tim Ingold, _The Perception of the Environment_, 2011
Val Plumwood, _Environmental Culture_, 2005
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short critical responses to readings
Several public blog posts building on class themes with additional sources. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Participation in class discussion and moodle |
| Instructor(s): Springer,Elise Times: .M.W.F. 08:50AM-09:40AM; Location: FISK208; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
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