A Companion to Environmental Philosophy

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A Companion to Environmental Philosophy (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)

A Companion to Environmental Philosophy (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)
By Dale Jamieson

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 552
Publication Date: 1991-01-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1557869103
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781557869104
Binding: Hardcover

A Companion to Environmental Philosophy is a pioneering work in the burgeoning field of environmental philosophy. This ground-breaking volume contains thirty-six original articles exemplifying the rich diversity of scholarship in this field.

Contains thirty-six original articles, written by international scholars.
Traces the roots of environmental philosophy through the exploration of cultural traditions from around the world.
Brings environmental philosophy into conversation with other fields and disciplines such as literature, economics, ecology, and law.
Discusses environmental problems that stimulate current debates.

Summary: Excellent introduction to the field
Rating: 5

This is an anthology of essays on environmental thinking. The topics covered range from the history of viewing the environment in diverse cultures and times(Indigenous populations, India, China, Christianity etc. to various scientific and philosophical modes of treating environmental aspects (Ecology, Deep Ecology, Aesthetics, Populations, Law, Climate etc.) Although as in any anthology the essays vary in quality and usefulness, on the whole it is a very good over-view of the issues and the field. All the essays have in depth bibliographies and almost all the authors have an internet link listed if you wish to contact them for furher information. Recommended.

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