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Academic Year 2005/2006

Humans, Animals, and Nature
PHIL 215 FA

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

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two papers and a final project (possibly a group project).

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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