PHILOSOPHY 154 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues:Environmental Ethics

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course explores the ethical and philosophical issues that arise when we consider the relation between humans and the natural environment-issues made urgent by our current environmental crisis. Among questions examined are: Is the value of nature intrinsic or only instrumental Do humans have obligations toward nonhuman animals Why are animal species worth preserving Is it individual animals or ecosystems that should be of moral concern What can feminism tell us about our treatment of nature Are economic efficiency and cost/benefit analysis adequate criteria for assessing our relation to the environment (Staff, offered annually)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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