PHIL 2015 - Environmental Ethics

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Spring Semester This course explores the issues in environmental ethics that have been the focal points of recent discussions in the field: humanity’s place in the universe; the related issues of anthropocentrism (human centeredness) vs. biocentrism (life centeredness) and ecocentrism (the ecosystems that enable the emergence of and that nurture life); intrinsic and instrumental value in humans and nonhumans; deep ecology vs. animal rights; deep ecology and ecofeminism; eco-justice and human rights; and the philosophic underpinnings of the sustainable development vs. growth economies and globalization debate. This course is recommended for students with sophomore standing or above.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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