Ethical issues which are raised by the environmental crisis stretch the traditional philosophical concepts, to breaking point. This has led to calls for a completely new ethic based on environmental values and a non-anthropocentric world view. The subject examines a number of such proposals and the moral concepts they introduce: in particular, animal rights, the intrinsic value of nature and eco-centric notions of value. Various ethical dilemmas which arise in relation to our treatment of animals and the environment, the value of wilderness, population growth and the ethical responsibilities that come with globalization will be discussed. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Andy Lamey (Clayton)
Prerequisites: One of the following units: ATS1263 or ATS1264 or ATS1309 or ATS1310 or ATS1834 or ATS1839 or ENE1621 or ENV1011 or ENV1022
