Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119635062
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 528


Description:
The latest edition of an essential resource in the theory and applications of environmental ethics


In the newly revised Third Edition of Environmental Ethics, internationally renowned philosopher Michael Boylan delivers another accessible introduction for students new to ethics, and an invaluable reference for scholars of all levels. The anthology includes important essays, both established and contemporary, as well as eight brand-new contributions commissioned specifically for this edition. This new material is the foundation for students' understanding of the most recent ethical debates on the environment and humanity's place within it.


The balanced combination of new material on recent developments in the field and well-known, foundational articles appears alongside helpful pedagogical materials, including case studies and sample questions. The book brings students up to speed on all the main themes in the area, including worldview arguments for environmentalism, the anthropocentric vs. biocentric debate, and a variety of applied environmental problems. Environmental Ethics also offers:


A thorough introduction to the theoretical background of environmental ethics, including discussions of ethical reasoning, nature, and the tragedy of the commons

Comprehensive explorations of eco-feminism and social justice, aesthetics, and deep ecology

Practical discussions of anthropocentric and biocentric justifications in environmental ethics

In-depth examinations of applied environmental problems, including climate change, animal rights, sustainability, and public policy