PHIL 306 - Environmental Ethics

Description:
An examination of various positions on the human relationship with the natural environment, from ancient and contemporary, western and non-western, as well as interdisciplinary perspectives. AH-Philosophies and Culture World (W).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

Credits: (5)

General Education Category: AH-Philosophies and Culture World (W).

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify basic philosophical positions on the human relationship with the natural environment.
Identify philosophical positions in relation to different cultural tradtions.
Critically evaluate various positions on the human relationship with the natural environment.
Develop students’ own view on issues in environmental ethics.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/5/2004

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