A COMPANION TO ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY by Dale Jamieson (Editor) ( 9781405106597 )

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A COMPANION TO ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY

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Dale Jamieson (Editor)

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Pub. date:

28 February, 2003

Series:

Blackwell Companions to Philosophy

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552

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This collection of 36 original articles by international scholars explores the cultural traditions that gave rise to environmental philosophy and brings environmental philosophy into conversation with other fields and disciplines.

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A Companion to Environmental Philosophy is a pioneering work in the burgeoning field of environmental philosophy. This ground-breaking volume contains thirty-six original articles exemplifying the rich diversity of scholarship in this field. The volume begins by exploring environmental philosophy and the cultural traditions from which it springs. After discussing its roots, and then looking at contemporary environmental ethics, environmental philosophy is brought into conversation with other fields and disciplines such as literature, economics, ecology, and law. The last section focuses on the environmental problems that stimulate current debates. This Companion is an indispensable reference book for students and researchers in environmental philosophy. It will be enjoyed by anyone who is interested in environmental affairs.

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