Course Description

Philosophy 110a/b Introduction to Environmental Philosophy

An examination of several key issues arising out of the present environmental crisis. Sample topics include: to what extent the environmental crisis is a scientific, religious, or ethical problem; the Gaia hypothesis; deep and shallow ecology; the land ethic; ecofeminism; the environment and economics; and sustainable development.

Antirequisite: Philosophy 191a/b, if taken at the Constituent University in 1992-93, 1994-95; or Philosophy 191b, if taken at the Constituent University in 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995- 96.

2 hours, half course.

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