Philosophy of the Environment - An Introduction

This textbook offers a reasoned and accessible introduction to the philosophy of the environment and the current environmental crisis, designed for scholars and students in both philosophy and the natural and environmental sciences. The book distinguishes itself through its approachable style and choice of topics.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Discovering the surroundings 2. Understanding the environment 3. Building the human environment 4. Conserving nature 5. Confronting the crisis Conclusion

About the author

Elena Casetta is an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Education at the University of Turin, Italy.

Summary

This textbook offers a reasoned and accessible introduction to the philosophy of the environment and the current environmental crisis, designed for scholars and students in both philosophy and the natural and environmental sciences. The book distinguishes itself through its approachable style and choice of topics.

Product details

• Authors: Elena Casetta
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032766874
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3276687-4
• No. of pages: 174
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Environmental Policy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Applied ecology, Ethics & moral philosophy, Environmentalist thought & ideology, Ethics and moral philosophy, Environmentalist thought and ideology, Archaeological Theory, PHILOSOPHY / Environmental