An Environmental Proposal for Ethics - The Principle of Integrity

Westra asks the questions, 'What does 'integrity' mean?' and 'Is there a moral doctrine that would support both the ideal and the obligation that integrity engenders?' The answers to these questions lead to the formulation of a principle which proposes that all our moral doctrines should be preceded by a principle aimed at preserving a philosophical analysis and defense of environmental integrity, then explores some of the practical implications of a principle of integrity for environmental ethics.

About the author

Laura Westra has a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto, and a Ph.D. in Jurisprudence from Osgoode Hall Law School, and has taught in the fields of philosophy, ethics, and environmental law at several universities including University of Windsor, Canada and University of Parma, Italy. She has published 37 books (monographs and collections) and over 90 articles and chapters in books, and is the founder and director of the Global Ecological Integrity Group (GEIG) since 1992.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Westra
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.01.1994
• EAN: 9780847678952
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-7895-2
• No. of pages: 258
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 424 g
• Series: Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works