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By relating his discussion to mainstream ethics, action theory and moral philosophy, Williston provides an excellent bridge for philosophers, from the familiar literature of their discipline to the facts about climate change. For environmentalists and others with little experience in philosophy, the book bears powerful witness to the relevance of our discipline. I recommend this book strongly to all those who want to see how some traditional philosophical notions can be extended in our struggle to cope with climate change. Dale Jamieson, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

By relating his discussion to mainstream ethics, action theory and moral philosophy, Williston provides an excellent bridge for philosophers, from the familiar literature of their discipline to the facts about climate change. For environmentalists and others with little experience in philosophy, the book bears powerful witness to the relevance of our discipline. I recommend this book strongly to all those who want to see how some traditional philosophical notions can be extended in our struggle to cope with climate change. Dale Jamieson, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Williston presents a novel and compelling thesis which builds on research across many disciplines and provides a refreshing insight into some less prominent areas of debate. Through accessible terminology and a logical and well-presented series of arguments, the book is an excellent addition to the climate change literature and is open to a wide audience. Ewan J. Woodley, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter

Byron Williston's account of the Anthropocene project provides a compelling exploration of the task that we face in light of climate change and of the virtues that we must embody to complete that task. This book provides a powerful framework for understanding the moral and intellectual failures that have brought us to the point where climate change is likely to gravely harm future generations. It synthesizes a broad philosophical literature, provides insightful analyses of relevant virtues and vices, and engages readers with colorful appeals to film and fiction. * William Throop, Philosophy and Environmental Studies * Williston presents a novel and compelling thesis which builds on research across many disciplines and provides a refreshing insight into some less prominent areas of debate. Through accessible terminology and a logical and well-presented series of arguments, the book is an excellent addition to the climate change literature and is open to a wide audience. * Ewan J. Woodley, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter * By relating his discussion to mainstream ethics, action theory and moral philosophy, Williston provides an excellent bridge for philosophers, from the familiar literature of their discipline to the facts about climate change. For environmentalists and others with little experience in philosophy, the book bears powerful witness to the relevance of our discipline. I recommend this book strongly to all those who want to see how some traditional philosophical notions can be extended in our struggle to cope with climate change. * Dale Jamieson, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *

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Dr. Byron Williston is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Wilfrid Laurier University. He received his PhD in Philosophy at The University of Toronto, and has taught at the University of Toronto, The University of South Florida, and Wilfrid Laurier University. He is the author of Environmental Ethics for Canadians, 2nd edition (forthcoming, Oxford University Press) as well as numerous articles on the History of Philosophy, Ethical Theory, Environmental Ethics, Epistemology, and the problem of motivated irrationality.

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