Wilderness, Morality, and Value

The pursuit of wilderness preservation is at odds with a commitment to animal welfare. Wilderness, Morality, and Value charts a way forward by clarifying the meaning of wilderness, investigating the fundamental value of wilderness itself, and exploring the implications of a religio-spiritual valuation of wilderness.

About the author

Joshua S. Duclos holds a PhD in philosophy from Boston University. He teaches philosophy and humanities at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire.

Summary

The pursuit of wilderness preservation is at odds with a commitment to animal welfare. Wilderness, Morality, and Value charts a way forward by clarifying the meaning of wilderness, investigating the fundamental value of wilderness itself, and exploring the implications of a religio-spiritual valuation of wilderness.

Product details

• Authors: Joshua Duclos
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2024
• EAN: 9781666901382
• ISBN: 978-1-66690-138-2
• No. of pages: 162
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, RELIGION / Ethics, NATURE / Animals / Wildlife, Ethics & moral philosophy, Wildlife: general interest, Conservation of the environment, Ethics and moral philosophy, Religious ethics, PHILOSOPHY / Nature