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GSE800: Attitudes to the Environment |
This unit examines our attitudes to nature, from philosophical, ethical and political perspectives. Issues covered include: ecophilosophy; conflicting attitudes to the natural world displayed by society; philosophical stances on the environment; need for ethical guidelines; current perceptions about environmental crises; influences of other disciplines such as science and economics on environmental ethics; attitudes translating into political action; predictions for the future.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
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D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year
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| Staff Contact: |
Dr Ken Cussen |
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Graded
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| Offered By: |
ELS - Division of Environmental and Life Sciences |
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