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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy

161-220/320 Environmental Philosophy

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Assoc. Professor Brian Scarlett

Prerequisite/s:

One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

Up to three hours a week

Subject Description:

A study of the historical background to our present attitudes; what we mean by 'the environment'; models and theories for relating to the environment; moral problems concerning food chains; the preference for diversity; the bearer of rights and values. The subject will provide a critical understanding of some of the main sources of present day attitudes to the environment, and a critical understanding of a representative selection of contemporary philosophical thought about the environment.

Assessment:

One 2-hour end-of-semester examination and an essay of up to 3000 words.
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