PHIL 250

Philosophy and the Environment

Please note: this is archived course information from 2023 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.

 

Assessment

Coursework only

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for PHIL 250.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.

Availability 2023

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Timothy Mulgan

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

PHIL 250: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points in Philosophy or 60 points

Restrictions

PHIL 351