Environmental ethics : an introduction to environmental philosophy
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Environmental ethics : an introduction to environmental philosophy
Wadsworth, c2013
5th ed
- : pbk
Available at 5 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
How can you use the study of philosophy to make progress toward solving environmental problems? ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS, FIFTH EDITION introduces you to ethical theory in new and easily understood ways. But most of all, this environmental ethics textbook shows you how we can work together to build a better future.
Table of Contents
Preface.
I. BASIC CONCEPTS.
1. Science, Ethics, and the Environment.
2. Ethical Theory and the Enivornment.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS AS APPLIED ETHICS.
3. Ethics and Economics: Managing Public Lands
4. Responsibilities to Future Generations: Sustainable Development
5. Responsibilities to the Natural World: From Anthropocentric to Nonanthropocentric Ethics.
III. THEORIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
6. Biocentric Ethics and the Inherent Value of Life.
7. Wilderness, Ecology, and Ethics.
8. The Land Ethic.
9. Deep Ecology
10. Environmental Justice and Social Ecology.
11. Ecofeminism.
12. Pluralism, Pragmatism, and Sustainability.
Glossary.
Index.
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