PHIL 250

Philosophy and the Environment

Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for PHIL 250.

Description

Philosophical questions relating to the environment and our use of it, such as the following: Do we have obligations to future generations, especially concerning preservation of the environment? What are our moral and epistemic responsibilities regarding climate change and other environmental issues? Does nature have intrinsic value? Is it better to live in a natural world or a virtual world?

Availability 2016

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Professor Timothy Mulgan

Reading/Texts

There is no set text.

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

PHIL 250: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points in Philosophy or 60 points

Restrictions

PHIL 351