Environmental Ethics

Overview

Subject area

PHI

Catalog Number

247

Course Title

Environmental Ethics

Department(s)

Description

Philosophical reflection upon issues arising from a consideration of environmental problems confronting humanity. Topics which might be considered include whether we have obligations to future generations, other species, and ecosystems. If ethical concepts should be extended to include nature, are there viable alternatives to our current practices of using, exploiting, and dominating nature?

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule