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Recognizing the Autonomy of Nature
Thomas . Ed(S): Heyd
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Description for Recognizing the Autonomy of Nature
Explores the theoretical and practical implications of a crucial aspect of environmental philosophy and policy-the autonomy of nature. Focusing on the recognition and meaning of nature's autonomy and linking issues of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and policy, this volume provide a variety of perspectives on human relationships to nature. Editor(s): Heyd, Thomas. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
How do the ways in which we think about and describe nature shape the use and protection of the environment? Do our seemingly well-intentioned efforts in environmental conservation reflect a respect for nature or our desire to control nature's wildness? The contributors to this collection address these and other questions as they explore the theoretical and practical implications of a crucial aspect of environmental philosophy and policy-the autonomy of nature. In focusing on the recognition and meaning of nature's autonomy and linking issues of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and policy, the essays provide a variety of new perspectives on human relationships ... Read more
How do the ways in which we think about and describe nature shape the use and protection of the environment? Do our seemingly well-intentioned efforts in environmental conservation reflect a respect for nature or our desire to control nature's wildness? The contributors to this collection address these and other questions as they explore the theoretical and practical implications of a crucial aspect of environmental philosophy and policy-the autonomy of nature. In focusing on the recognition and meaning of nature's autonomy and linking issues of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and policy, the essays provide a variety of new perspectives on human relationships ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231136068
SKU
V9780231136068
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99-15
About Thomas . Ed(S): Heyd
Thomas Heyd teaches philosophy at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. He is the coeditor (with John Clegg) of Aesthetics and Rock Art.
Reviews for Recognizing the Autonomy of Nature
An excellent introduction to the topic... Highly recommended. Choice I recommend the book to anyone interested in environmental philosophy or concerned with understanding environmental problems.
Steven Vogel Human Ecology
Steven Vogel Human Ecology