The Philosophy of Ecology

This international collection of 23 seminal readings both illustrate the range of philosophical apporaches available to ecologists and also provide a basis for understanding the thinking on which many contemporary environmental ideas are founded.

About the author

David R. Keller is an assistant professor of philosophy and director of the Center for the Study of Ethics at Utah Valley State College. Frank B. Golley (1930-2006) was Research Professor of Ecology, professor of zoology, and professor of environmental design at the University of Georgia. His books include "A Primer for Environmental Literacy," "A History of the Ecosystem Concept," and "Tropical Rainforest Systems."

Summary

This international collection of 23 seminal readings both illustrate the range of philosophical apporaches available to ecologists and also provide a basis for understanding the thinking on which many contemporary environmental ideas are founded.

Product details

• Assisted by: Frank Golley (Editor), Frank B. Golley (Editor), Frank Benjamin Golley (Editor), David Keller (Editor), David R. Keller (Editor)
• Publisher: The University of Georgia Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2000
• No. of pages: 392
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 232 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 531 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology