CEPL 0911 - Environmental Ethics

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Brown University

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Environmental ethics is a subfield of philosophy that asks what our moral obligations are with regard to the environment. This course is divided into two halves. In the first half of the course, we will ask what sorts of things have value. Does the realm of moral consideration extend past human beings to include animals, plants, and nature itself? Do animals have rights? How does environmental concern figure into the worthwhile life? What role do consumer goods play in a good life? How do we know? In the second half of the course, we will try to determine what sorts of policies actually help protect the environment. Good intentions are not enough to make good policy. We will learn what economics and other social sciences tell us about human behavior and how to shape institutions. We will examine issues in wildlife management, human population, resource use, and more.

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0.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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