PL
188
Introduction to Environmental Philosophy
4 cr.
(4-0-0)
- Prerequisites: Every third semester.
- Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
- General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
This course is a philosophical exploration of how human society influences and is influenced by its natural environment. It addresses general philosophical questions about sustainability and environmental change. In addition, it covers a variety of more specific philosophical issues, such as the moral status of non-human animals and ecosystems, obligations to future generations, food justice, environmental (in)justice, and the aesthetic value of nature.