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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ENST 4050 - Ethics and the Environment


A seminar course which familiarizes students with the concepts and theories in the field of environmental ethics. The course brings these theories and concepts to bear on current issues in environmental legislative agendas and policy-making; discusses how nature is perceived and valued; and examines the theories of natural law, natural rights, animal rights, life-centered and ecosystem-centered ethics, environmental policies and their effects on future generations and human stewardship. Recommended previous course: PHIL 2040.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ENST 2030, GISC 2011, and GISC 2011L, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3