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161-014 Environmental Philosophy | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-220/320. Students who have completed 161-220/320 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr Brian Scarlett |
Prerequisites | One first year single-semester Philosophy subject, or 121-012 Environmental Change (Department of Hygrograph and Environmental Studies). Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third-year subjects, should consult the Head of Department. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 2-hour lecture/seminar per week for the first 11 weeks, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester |
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 | A 2-hour examination, and an assignment of 2000 words, and regular attendance and participation in tutorials. |
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