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An accessible yet rigorous introduction to the field, Environmental Ethics: Theory in Practice helps students develop the analytical skills to effectively identify and evaluate the social and ethical dimensions of environmental issues. Covering a wide variety of theories and critical perspectives, author Ronald Sandler considers their strengths and weaknesses, emphasizes their practical importance, and grounds the discussions in a multitude of both classic and contemporary cases and examples.

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Author:   Ronald Sandler (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Northeastern University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.862kg
ISBN:  

9780199340729

ISBN 10:   0199340722
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   27 July 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
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Table of Contents

"List of Boxes: List of Tables, Figures, and Images: List of Abbreviations: Preface: Acknowledgments: PART I. DOING ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS Chapter 1. What Is Environmental Ethics? 1.1 What Are Environmental Issues? 1.2 Why Environmental Ethics? 1.3 Three Bases for Environmental Ethics 1.4 The Radicalness of Environmental Ethics 1.5 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter 2. Methods of Environmental Ethics 2.1 Description, Explanation, Predication, and Prescription 2.2 Environmental Ethics and Environmental Science 2.3 Justification in Ethics: The Philosophical Method and Evaluating Arguments 2.4 Skepticism about Ethics 2.5 God and Ethics 2.6 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading PART II. NATURE AND NATURALNESS Chapter Three. The Normativity of Nature 3.1 What Is Nature? 3.2 Is Nature Normative? 3.2.1 Is it Wrong to Interfere with Nature?: 3.2.2 Should We Follow Nature?: 3.2.3 Is a Behavior Wrong if It Is Unnatural?: 3.3 Evolution and Prescription 3.4 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter Four. Natural Value 4.1 Instrumental Value 4.2 Final Value (or Intrinsic Value) 4.3 Economic Valuation and Environmental Values 4.4 Is Naturalness Valuable? 4.5 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading PART 3. MORAL CONSIDERABILITY: WHICH INDIVIDUALS MATTER? Chapter Five. Anthropocentrism, Ratiocentrism, and Indirect Duties 5.1 Moral Status Terminology 5.2 Arguments for Anthropocentrism 5.3 Ratiocentrism 5.4 Actual Preference Anthropocentrism 5.5 Technological Optimism 5.6 Indirect Duties Views 5.7 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter Six. Enlightened Anthropocentrism: Efficiency, Sustainability, and Future Generations 6.1 The Elements of Unwise Resource Use 6.1.1 Inefficient Use: 6.1.2 Underutilization: 6.1.3 Short-Term Use: 6.1.4 Exclusive Use: 6.1.5 Narrow Use: 6.2 Ideal Preference Anthropocentrism 6.3 The Problem of Future Generations 6.4 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter Seven. Nonanthropocentric Individualism: The Moral Considerability of Plants and Animals 7.1 Arguments for Sentientism 7.2 Responses to the Arguments for Sentientism 7.3 Do Plants Have Interests? 7.4 Should We Care about the Interests of Plants? 7.5 Pluralism 7.6 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading PART IV. NORMATIVE THEORIES: HOW DO THINGS MATTER? Chapter Eight. Consequentialist Environmental Ethics: Animal Welfare and Utilitarianism 8.1 Distinguishing Normative Theories 8.2 Utilitarianism 8.3 Identifying and Weighing Interests 8.4 Secondary Principles and Indirect Consequentialism 8.5 Concerns about Utilitarian Environmental Ethics 8.6 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter Nine. Deontological Environmental Ethics: Respect for Nature, Animal Rights, and Environmental Rights 9.1 The Motivations for Deontology 9.2 Respect for Nature 9.3 Animal Rights 9.4 Human Rights and the Environment 9.5 Concerns about Deontological Environmental Ethics 9.6 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter Ten. Character Ethics: Virtue, Vice, and the Environment 10.1 What Are Environmental Virtues and Vices? 10.2 Character and Environmental Ethics 10.3 Environmental Virtue Ethics 10.4 Concerns Regarding Environmental Virtue Ethics 10.5 Evaluating Ethical Theories 10.6 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading PART V. HOLISTIC ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS Chapter Eleven. Ecocentrism 11.1 The Argument for the Land Ethic 11.2 Implications of the Land Ethic 11.3 Moral Development and Outdoor Recreation 11.4 Concerns Regarding Ecocentrism 11.4.1 Problematic Implications: Ecofascism and Misanthropy: 11.4.2 Conceptual Clarity: Defining Ecosystems and Ecological Integrity: 11.4.3 Misapplication of Moral Concepts: 11.5 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter Twelve. Deep Ecology 12.1 Principles of Deep Ecology 12.2 Metaphysical Holism and Self-Realization 12.3 The ""Deep"" in Deep Ecology 12.4 Concerns Regarding Deep Ecology 12.5 Spiritual Experience and Environmental Ethics 12.6 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter Thirteen. Species and Biodiversity 13.1 What Are Species and Biodiversity? 13.2 The Instrumental Value of Species and Biodiversity 13.3 The Final Value of Species 13.3.1 The Natural Historical Value of Species: 13.3.2 Do Species Have Inherent Worth?: 13.4 Is There a Duty to Preserve Species? 13.5 Climate Change and the Conservation Dilemma 13.6 Novel Species Conservation Strategies 13.7 Intervention or Restraint? 13.8 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading PART VI. SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE ENVIRONMENT Chapter Fourteen. Ecofeminism and Environmental Pragmatism 14.1 Ecofeminism: Background and Context 14.2 The Logic of Domination and the Ethics of Care 14.3 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives 14.4 The Motivation for Pragmatism 14.5 Themes of Environmental Pragmatism 14.6 Practical Efficacy in Environmental Ethics 14.7 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter Fifteen. Environmental Justice 15.1 Unequal Exposure and Environmental Injustice 15.2 Environmental Justice and Cost-Benefit Analysis 15.3 Addressing Environmental Injustice 15.4 The Ethical Dimensions of Consumption 15.5 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading Chapter Sixteen. Global Justice: Population, Poverty, and the Environment 16.1 The Extent and Sources of Malnutrition 16.2 The Lifeboat Ethic 16.3 Feeding People and Saving Nature 16.4 An Obligation to Assist? 16.5 How Much to Assist? 16.6 Summary, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading PART VII. FINAL THOUGHTS Chapter Seventeen. The Anthropocene and Environmental Ethics 17.1 Are We in the Anthropocene? 17.2 Why This Definition and This Name? 17.3 Environmental Ethics with or without the ""Anthropocene"" 17.4 Conclusion, Key Terms, Questions, and Further Reading References: Glossary: Index:"

Reviews

Environmental Ethics is a really splendid introduction. It is clear and accessible, yet rigorous and engaging. Sandler's text provides excellent overviews, telling examples, and stimulating opinions. It is a gift to students, instructors, and to the field at large. Steve Gardiner, University of Washington Environmental Ethics combines careful theoretical explanation of concepts like environmental justice and rights with lively and illuminating practical case studies. Sandler discusses pressing environmental issues, from climate change to animal agriculture, with his hallmark clarity, theoretical depth, knowledge of the field, and approachable style. This book is an invaluable introduction to environmental ethics. Clare Palmer, Texas A&M University Ron Sandler is one of the most important voices in environmental philosophy today. His work always balances stunning originality with amazing analytic clarity. While serving the needs of an introductory textbook, this volume is his most thorough and comprehensive effort to date. Paul Thompson, Michigan State University

Ron Sandler is one of the most important voices in environmental philosophy today. His work always balances stunning originality with amazing analytic clarity. While serving the needs of an introductory textbook, this volume is his most thorough and comprehensive effort to date. * Paul Thompson, Michigan State University * Environmental Ethics combines careful theoretical explanation of concepts like environmental justice and rights with lively and illuminating practical case studies. Sandler discusses pressing environmental issues, from climate change to animal agriculture, with his hallmark clarity, theoretical depth, knowledge of the field, and approachable style. This book is an invaluable introduction to environmental ethics. * Clare Palmer, Texas A&M University * Environmental Ethics is a really splendid introduction. It is clear and accessible, yet rigorous and engaging. Sandler's text provides excellent overviews, telling examples, and stimulating opinions. It is a gift to students, instructors, and to the field at large. * Steve Gardiner, University of Washington *

Author Information

Ronald Sandler is Professor of Philosophy, Chair of the Philosophy and Religion Department, and Director of the Ethics Institute at Northeastern University. He is the author of Food Ethics: The Basics (2014), The Ethics of Species (2012), and Character and Environment (2007); the editor of Ethics and Emerging Technologies (2013); and the coeditor of Environmental Justice and Environmentalism (2007) and Environmental Virtue Ethics (2005).

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