ETHICSOC278M
Introduction to Environmental Ethics
Ethics in Society
H&S - Humanities & Sciences
Course Description
How should human beings interact with the natural world? Do we have moral obligations toward non-human animals and other parts of nature? And what do we owe to other human beings, including future generations, with respect to the environment? In this course, we will tackle ethical questions that confront us in our dealings with the natural world, looking at subjects such as: animal rights; conservation; economic approaches to the environment; access to and control over natural resources; environmental justice and pollution; climate change; technology and the environment; and environmental activism. We will frame our inquiry with leading ethical theories and divide our approach to these topics by ecosystem, dedicating time to each unique environment and its specific nuances: aquatic, desert/tundra, forest/grassland, and the increasingly recognized environment of Space.
Cross Listed Courses
Grading Basis
RLT - Letter (ABCD/NP)
Min
4
Max
5
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Discussion
Enrollment Optional?
Yes
Course Component
Seminar
Enrollment Optional?
No
This course has been approved for the following WAYS
Ethical Reasoning (ER)
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
Programs
ETHICSOC278M
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completion requirement
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