Vernon Pratt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lancaster., Jane Howarth is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lancaster., Emily Brady is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lancaster.
Environment and Philosophy provides an accessible introduction to the radical challenges that environmentalism poses to concepts that have become almost second nature in the modern world. These include:
* the ideas of science and objectivity
* the conventional placement of the human being within the environment
* the individualism of convential Modern thought
Written in an accessible way for those without a background in philosophy, this text examines ways of thinking about ourselves, nature and our relationship with nature. It offers an introduction to the phenomenological perspective on environmental issues, and also to the questions of what natural beauty is.
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Most environmental studies courses contain a module on environmental philosophy/ethics which students with no philosophy background often find difficult to grasp.
Pitched at an introductory level and assumes no prerequisite knowledge of philosophy. Engages students through original case material and offering new perspectives to encourage students to think critically.
Most competition is pitched at students of philosophy, or is too advanced for the intended readership of this volume - intro. environment students.
One of the core disciplinary titles for the Introductions to Environment Series.
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Objective nature; Chapter 3 We are all one life; Chapter 4 The exploitation of nature and women; Chapter 5 Phenomenology and the environment; Chapter 6 Coping with individualism; Chapter 7 Lines into the future; Chapter 8 Ecology and communities; Chapter 9 The importance of being an individual; Chapter 10 The aesthetics of the natural environment;
'This is probably the best available introductory text on the subject.' - Prof Brian Field, De Montfort University
'Recommended not only to those who are involved with environmental questions, but also to researchers in natural and social sciences. A philosophical reflexion would certainly have the advantage of giving a new dimension to their own approach.' - Cybergeo
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"This is probably the best available introductory text on the subject" Prof Brian Field, De Montfort University
'Recommended not only to those who are involved with environmental questions, but also to researchers in natural and social sciences. A philosophical reflexion would certainly have the advantage of giving a new dimension to their own approach.' - Cybergeo
Über den Autor
Vernon Pratt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lancaster., Jane Howarth is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lancaster., Emily Brady is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lancaster.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Objective nature; Chapter 3 We are all one life; Chapter 4 The exploitation of nature and women; Chapter 5 Phenomenology and the environment; Chapter 6 Coping with individualism; Chapter 7 Lines into the future; Chapter 8 Ecology and communities; Chapter 9 The importance of being an individual; Chapter 10 The aesthetics of the natural environment;
Klappentext
Written in an accessible way for those without a background in philosophy, this text examines ways of thinking about ourselves, nature and our relationship with nature.
