PHIL 2032 - Environmental Ethics

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course covers moral aspects of the relationship between human beings and the environment. Environmental Ethics covers ethical theory and applies ethical theory to the question of whether the environment is inherently valuable, or whether it is valuable only because it is useful to human beings? Topics may include whether we have a duty to preserve wild spaces, whether animals have rights, and the ethical implications of modern methods of food production. This course is suitable for all students. Prerequisite: ENGL 1020 with a grade of C or higher OR ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: Completion of 12 college-level credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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