Environmental Ethics: an anthology

Featuring the best of traditional and contemporary approaches to environmental philosophy, Environmental Ethics: An Anthology brings together seminal writings on the central questions in environmental ethics. The book comprises both classic and cutting edge essays on the foundational debates which formed contemporary environmental ethics, ranging from the welfare of animals versus ecosystems, to theories of the intrinsic value of nature. The volume also discusses alternatives to traditional environmental ethics, including deep ecology, ecofeminism, and environmental pragmatism; and presents important works on particular environmental issues, such as wilderness preservation and global climate change.Additional editorial material provides a helpful overview of the field and points to new directions and controversies shaping the relationship between humans and nature into the future. Specifically designed for course use, this book provides an excellent introduction, at once accessible and thorough, to this increasingly important and urgent area of study.
Contents: Part I: What is Environmental Ethics? An Introduction. Part II: Who Counts in an Environmental Ethics? Animals? Plants? Ecosystems? Part III: Is Nature Intrinsically Valuable? Part IV: Is There One Environmental Ethic? Monism versus Pluralism. Part V: Reframing Environmental Ethics: What Alternatives Exist? Part VI: Focusing on Central Issues: Sustaining, Restoring, Preserving Nature. Part VII: What on Earth Do We Want? Human Social Issues and Environmental Values.