Philosophy

For junior/graduate-level courses in Environmental Ethics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Conservation Biology, Environmental Geography.

Edited by leading experts in contemporary environmental philosophy, this anthology features best available selections in this rapidly developing field. Divided into four sections in eco-philosophy, including a new section on continental environmental philosophy, which focuses on social construction of nature and eco-phenomenology.

• NEW - Section entitled “Continental Environmental Philosophy”—Examines how continental philosophy, including phenomenology and postmodern theory, sheds light on the “nature” of nature.

  • Provides students access to some of the latest developments in environmental philosophy, and includes an introduction that helps students understand the origin and scope of this new approach to the field.

• NEW - Revised and expanded section on Ecofeminism and Social Justice.

  • Allows students to explore both ecofeminism and environmental social justice issues in greater depth.

• NEW - Revised Political Ecology section—Includes a newly written introduction by John Clark, as well as new essays on ecofascism, and essays criticizing libertarian environmental policy, and the modern “megamachine” that is threatening the biosphere.

  • Offers students a broad spectrum of contemporary essays on this area of environmental philosophy.

• Co-edited by five of the world's leading environmental philosophers.

  • Acquaints students with a variety of perspectives regarding humanity's place in, and possible obligations to, nature.

• Contemporary approach—Features a good mix of recent “classics” as well as current material addressing the latest controversies and developments.

  • Demonstrates to students that environmental philosophy is more than a conglomeration of environmental ethics plus radical environmentalism, and helps them to understand the evolution of the field.

• NEW - Section entitled “Continental Environmental Philosophy”—Examines how continental philosophy, including phenomenology and postmodern theory, sheds light on the “nature” of nature.

  • Provides students access to some of the latest developments in environmental philosophy, and includes an introduction that helps students understand the origin and scope of this new approach to the field.

• NEW - Revised and expanded section on Ecofeminism and Social Justice.

  • Allows students to explore both ecofeminism and environmental social justice issues in greater depth.

• NEW - Revised Political Ecology section—Includes a newly written introduction by John Clark, as well as new essays on ecofascism, and essays criticizing libertarian environmental policy, and the modern “megamachine” that is threatening the biosphere.

  • Offers students a broad spectrum of contemporary essays on this area of environmental philosophy.

Introduction to the Fourth Edition, Michael E. Zimmerman.

I. ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS.

II. ECOFEMINISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

III. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY.

IV. POLITICAL ECOLOGY.

Environmental Philosophy  (Philosophy)
Environmental Ethics  (Philosophy)

Edited by leading experts in contemporary environmental philosophy, Michael E. Zimmerman and colleagues showcase the best available selections in environmental ethics that cover the full range of positions within this rapidly developing field. Conceptually focused and easily manageable, this anthology is divided into four sections, all with their own introductions by internationally known experts. The sections explore the full spectrum of concerns in contemporary eco-philosophy: environmental ethics, ecofeminism and social justice, environmental continental philosophy, and political ecology.

New to this Edition:

• Both the ecofeminism and social justice sections have been expanded, allowing students to explore both topics in greater depth.
• New section on continental environmental philosophy (edited by Irene Klaver) offers students the latest developments in environmental philosophy. including eco-phenomenology and the debate about the "social construction" of nature.
• Expanded political ecology section includes new essays on ecofascism, criticism of libertarian environmental policy, and the modern "megamachine" that is threatening the biosphere.

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Prentice Hall
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 72 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 013189661X | ISBN-13: 9780131896611
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