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Introduction to Environmental Ethics (ETHICSOC 178M, ETHICSOC 278M, PHIL 178M, PHIL 278M, POLISCI 134L)

EARTHSYS
178M
Instructors
Abelson, S. (PI)
Section Number
1
How should human beings interact with the natural world? Do we have moral obligations toward living parts of nature? Non-living parts? 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: climate change, conservation, environmental justice, economic approaches to the environment, access to and control over natural resources, pollution, technology, 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, land, and aerospace.
Grading
Letter or Credit/No Credit
Requirements
GER:EC-EthicReas, WAY-ER
Units
4-5
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Course Tags
Contemporary Issues
Foundations
Academic Year
Quarter
Winter
Section Days
Monday Wednesday
Start Time
3:00 PM
End Time
4:20 PM
Location
200-305