PHI 350 - Environmental Ethics (3 cr.)

Exploration and evaluation of the relations between humans and their natural environment. To what extent and in what circumstances are we morally responsible for the natural environment? To whom or what are we responsible? How are these responsibilities justified? Topics may include animal rights, feminist and non-Western perspectives, science and values, wilderness preservation. When appropriate, issues of local concern will be emphasized.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Three credits of philosophy orSophomore standing or EXP 101 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring