POS 317 - Intergenerational Justice and the Environment

Institution:

Albright College

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Description:

This course combines philosophical readings on intergenerational justice with readings applying the concept of intergenerational justice to environmental issues, broadly defined. Among the theoretical issues examined are whether we have obligations to distant, future generations and how we ought to understand those obligations. Different approaches to intergenerational justice are examined, and students are encouraged to explore the implications for the environment of adopting different understandings of intergenerational justice.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albright.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 921-2381

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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