Seminar in Environmental Ethics.

Catalog description

This course is an exploration of the moral and philosophical dimensions of human interactions with the natural world. Students critically engage with complex ethical dilemmas and emerging ethical principles, theories, and frameworks. Through rigorous critical analysis, discussion and research, students develop advanced skills in ethical reasoning and apply them to pressing challenges in socio-ecological systems. Development of personal and professional ethics is emphasized as students attend to questions of value, duty, and the ethical implications of environmental decision-making.