PHIL - 2250 Environmental Ethics

Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1010 or PHIL 1060 is recommended but not required
Satisfies a humanities requirement for associates degree
This course examines ethical questions arising from the interaction of human beings with the environment, including questions such as: what is moral value and where does it come from? Do things in what is often called “nature,” such as individual organisms, species, or ecosystems, have moral value beyond their usefulness to human beings? Do humans have a moral obligation to preserve natural environments and protect biodiversity? How should we respond to global environmental challenges such as resource depletion, population growth and climate change?

Credits: 3
Lecture Classroom Hours: 45