Offers an introduction to issues of environmental ethics and major schools of thought in the field. This title presents a discussion of basic concepts in ethical theory, followed by an application of these thoughts across a variety of major environmental problems (such as pollution, population, and animals).
Offers an introduction to issues of environmental ethics and major schools of thought in the field. This title presents a discussion of basic concepts in ethical theory, followed by an application of these thoughts across a variety of major environmental problems (such as pollution, population, and animals).
How can you use the study of philosophy to make progress toward solving environmental problems? ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS, FIFTH EDITION introduces you to ethical theory in new and easily understood ways. But most of all, this environmental ethics textbook shows you how we can work together to build a better future.
“"It is a very good introductory text that 'covers the waterfront' in a coherent systematic fashion."”
"I have been using the text over a number of years now, so I am quite in favor of it. I think it illuminates many relevant issues very effectively through historic cases."
Joseph DesJardins (Ph.D. University of Notre Dame) is professor of philosophy at the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota. He specializes in business ethics and environmental ethics and has also published Contemporary Issues in Business Ethics (Fifth Edition, Wadsworth, 2005) with John McCall.
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