ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 365 - Ethical Dilemmas in Environmental Politics

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Illinois Wesleyan University

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When can non-human claims trump human interests Does humanism provide a coherent lens for resolving environmental issues How do answers to these questions influence our answers to dilemmas in environmental politics such as how to weigh the value of biodiversity and whether to use cost/benefit analysis to evaluate and determine regulatory policy Utilitarian, Kantian, Social Contract, and holistic theories are introduced as competing criteria for evaluating the risk of environmental harmcaused by human development. Cross-listed with Political Science 365. Offered in alternate years.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iwu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 556-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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