PHL 246 - Environmental Philosophy

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

Subject:

Description:

Examination of several theoretical approaches to the question of human relations with the nonhuman world and to associated questions about valuation, human society, and human morality. Usually these will include some forms of radical ecophilosophy such as ecofeminism, deep ecology, and social ecology environmental ethics based in traditional views such as utilitarianism and rights theories and anthropocentric reformist views on the instrumental value of nature. Attention is given, where possible, to nonEuropean perspectives. Meets general academic requirement P.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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