PHIL 385 - Philosophy of Ecology

Institution:

Neumann University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course introduces students to the main themes that define the philosophy of ecology, a subfield of the philosophy of science. The philosophy of ecology examines the metaphysical character of ecological entities and processes as well as the epistemological methods of the science of ecology. The fundamental ecological concepts of community, niche, biological diversity, and stability are also analyzed. In addition, this course presents issues concerning reductionism versus holism as well as ecology and the evolutionary process. Prerequisites: PHIL 102 and PHIL 103.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PHIL-385

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.neumann.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 459-0905

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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