PHI 218 Environmental Ethics

Critically analyzes theories of value of the natural world. Topics include the relation between scientific and moral principles; theories of the moral worth of persons, animals, plants and other natural objects; historical, religious and cultural influences on conceptions of nature: alternative accounts of human relationships and responsibilities to nature, including deep ecology and eco-feminism; and the connection between moral and political values and economic policies.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CCR 092, CCR 093, or CCR 094, or equivalent testing scores. These courses may be taken concurrently.

GT Code

*(GT-AH3)