ENV 2030 - Environmental Ethics

Institution:

Castleton State College (7.1.2023 merged into Vermont State University)

Subject:

Description:

This course is a survey of ethical issues involving humans and their natural environment. Central problems are: Of what moral value is or what moral responsibilities do humans have toward the natural world? Animals? Future generations? Are ethical issues at odds with economic issues? Current ethical theories of movements to be studied include the Land Ethic, Deep Ecology, Biocentrism, and Ecofeminism. Spring, even years.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.castleton.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 468-5611

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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