PHIL 118 - Environmental Ethics

Institution:

Knox College

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Description:

An examination of the contested frameworks that govern our environmental policies. Critical questions are: Is there a land ethic Do animals have rights Do we have ethical obligations to natural objects Special attention is given to the major arguments of libertarian, utilitarian, and liberal-pluralist social philosophies and to the policies and practices of contemporary environmental activists. HUM; CL: ENVS 118; L. Factor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.knox.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 341-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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