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Academic Year 2004/2005

Humans, Animals, and Nature
PHIL 215 SP

This course will explore the scope, strength, and nature of moral and political obligations to nonhumans, other humans, and the natural world by examining specific contemporary problems. Topics may include our treatment on nonhuman animals in industrial societies; global environmental problems, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and garbage accumulation; and the distribution of environmental risks and toxic burdens.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PHIL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Gruen,Lori    

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: FISK302;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: 3   Jr. major: 3

SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 8   SO: 7   FR: 6

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Ethical Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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