PHILO 135 - Environmental Ethics

    Recent Professors
    William Anelli
    Recent Semesters
    2027MSP
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    4.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2027MSP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    How ought we to relate to the rest of nature? If nature has value on its own, which natural entities have the most value - ecosystems, species, or individuals? Are we morally bound to use technology in an ecologically responsible manner? In a world of limited resources, what should be our environmental priorities? Course will address questions and issues such as these that arise when considering the relationship between human beings and the environment. Topics include animal rights, land use policy, sustainability, bioengineering, climate change, environmental justice. Theoretical approaches include deep ecology, anthropocentrism, non-anthropocentrism, ecofeminism, and pragmatism.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:45pm