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Simon James - Environmental Philosophy: An Introduction - 9780745645476 - V9780745645476
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Environmental Philosophy: An Introduction

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Climate change, habitat loss, rising extinction rates - such problems call for more than just new policies and practices. They raise fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HP; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 290.

Climate change, habitat loss, rising extinction rates - such problems call for more than just new policies and practices. They raise fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. What, for instance, is the natural world? Do we humans belong to it? Which parts of it are we morally obliged to protect?

Drawing on an exceptionally wide range of sources, from virtue ethics to Buddhism, leading environmental philosopher Simon P. James sets out to answer these vitally important questions.

The book begins with a discussion of animal minds, before moving on to explore our moral relations with non-human ... Read more

This accessible, entertainingly written book will be essential reading for students of the environment across the humanities and social sciences. It will, moreover, be an ideal guide for anyone keen to deepen their understanding of environmental issues.

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
293g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745645476
SKU
V9780745645476
Shipping Time
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About Simon James
Simon P. James is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Durham University

Reviews for Environmental Philosophy: An Introduction
"Environmental Philosophy is an extremely readable introduction to the field. Clearly written and carefully argued, its discussion of recent philosophical approaches is admirably broad. It draws on a rich set of real-world cases and shows a keen awareness of contemporary environmental issues such animal ethics, climate change, and ecosystem services." Emily Brady, Professor of Environment and Philosophy, University of Edinburgh ... Read more

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