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161-014 Environmental Philosophy | |
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Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Brian Scarlett |
Prerequisites | At least one first-year single-semester philosophy subject, or 121-012 Environmental Change, or permission from the Head of Department or subject coordinator. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester |
Subject Description | This subject is 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; and the bearer of rights and values. The subject should provide students with 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 | Written work totalling 4000 words, plus regular participation in tutorials. |
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