Philosophy (PHIL) |
211 Susan Campbell, 541-346-5547
College of Arts & Sciences
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Course Data
| PHIL 340 Environmental Philos >1 >GP >IC |
4.00 cr. |
| Considers the nature and morality of human relationships with the environment (e.g., the nature of value, the moral standing of nonhuman life). |
| Grading Options: |
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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| Instructor: |
Ring A  |
Office:
11C Susan Campbell Hall
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| Office Hours: |
1100 - 1300 M |
during Fall 2021 |
 Course Fees: |
$25.00 per credit |
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7/24-8/20 |
ASYNC WEB |
Ring A |
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Academic Deadlines
| Deadline |
Last day to: |
| July 26: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| July 26: |
Add this course |
| July 26: |
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded) |
| July 29: |
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded) |
| July 31: |
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded) |
| August 2: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| August 10: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
| August 10: |
Change grading option for this course |
 | You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, please contact the Office of Academic Advising, 101 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3211 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the Office of Academic Advising the next business day. |
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Expanded Course Description
| Environmental philosophy addresses the human relationship with the non-human world from a variety of philosophical perspectives: ethical, political, aesthetic, epistemological, and metaphysical. In what sense are human beings a 'part of nature'? Does the natural world have intrinsic value, and what are our ethical obligations toward it? Can a distinction be drawn between humans and animals? Can nature be compared aesthetically to a work of art? How is the exploitation of nature linked to the exploitation of women, indigenous people, and other groups? What political options are open for developing a sustainable relationship between society and the natural world?
To address these questions, the course will begin with a survey of dominant movements in recent environmental philosophy, including animal rights, deep ecology, ecofeminism, social ecology, bioregionalism, environmental pragmatism, and eco-phenomenology. The second half of the course explores key topics of current debate in the field, such as human/animal relations, holism and individualism, our proper relationship with technology, environmental aesthetics, and the ethical and political implications of radical environmental activism.
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