In Defense of the Land Ethic

In Defense of the Land Ethic
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Publisher : SUNY Press
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 0887069002
ISBN-13 : 9780887069000
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Synopsis In Defense of the Land Ethic by : J. Baird Callicott

In Defense of the Land Ethic: Essays in Environmental Philosophy brings into a single volume J. Baird Callicott’s decade-long effort to articulate, defend, and extend the seminal environmental philosophy of Aldo Leopold. A leading voice in this new field, Callicott sounds the depths of the proverbial iceberg, the tip of which is “The Land Ethic.” “The Land Ethic,” Callicott argues, is traceable to the moral psychology of David Hume and Charles Darwin’s classical account of the origin and evolution of Hume’s moral sentiments. Leopold adds an ecological vision of organic nature to these foundations. How can an evolutionary and ecological environmental ethic bridge the gap between is and ought? How may wholes—species, ecosystems, and the biosphere itself—be the direct objects of moral concern? How may the intrinsic value of nonhuman natural entities and nature as a whole be justified? In addition to confronting and resolving these distinctly philosophical queries, Callicott engages in lively debate with proponents of animal liberation and rights—finally to achieve an integrated theory of animal welfare and environmental ethics. He critically discusses the land ethic that is alleged to have prevailed among traditional American Indian peoples and points toward a new and equally revolutionary environmental aesthetic.

In Defense of the Land Ethic

In Defense of the Land Ethic
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Publisher : State University of New York Press
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 9780791498385
ISBN-13 : 0791498387
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Synopsis In Defense of the Land Ethic by : J. Baird Callicott

In Defense of the Land Ethic: Essays in Environmental Philosophy brings into a single volume J. Baird Callicott's decade-long effort to articulate, defend, and extend the seminal environmental philosophy of Aldo Leopold. A leading voice in this new field, Callicott sounds the depths of the proverbial iceberg, the tip of which is "The Land Ethic." "The Land Ethic," Callicott argues, is traceable to the moral psychology of David Hume and Charles Darwin's classical account of the origin and evolution of Hume's moral sentiments. Leopold adds an ecological vision of organic nature to these foundations. How can an evolutionary and ecological environmental ethic bridge the gap between is and ought? How may wholes—species, ecosystems, and the biosphere itself—be the direct objects of moral concern? How may the intrinsic value of nonhuman natural entities and nature as a whole be justified? In addition to confronting and resolving these distinctly philosophical queries, Callicott engages in lively debate with proponents of animal liberation and rights—finally to achieve an integrated theory of animal welfare and environmental ethics. He critically discusses the land ethic that is alleged to have prevailed among traditional American Indian peoples and points toward a new and equally revolutionary environmental aesthetic.

Beyond the Land Ethic

Beyond the Land Ethic
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Publisher : SUNY Press
Total Pages : 442
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ISBN-10 : 0791440834
ISBN-13 : 9780791440834
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Beyond the Land Ethic by : J. Baird Callicott

A leading theorist addresses a wide spectrum of topics central to the field of environmental philosophy.

Beyond the Land Ethic

Beyond the Land Ethic
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Publisher : State University of New York Press
Total Pages : 442
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ISBN-10 : 9780791498378
ISBN-13 : 0791498379
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Synopsis Beyond the Land Ethic by : J. Baird Callicott

CHOICE 1999 Outstanding Academic Title A sequel to Callicott's pioneering work, In Defense of the Land Ethic, Beyond the Land Ethic engages a wide spectrum of topics central to the field, including the troubled relationship of environmental philosophy to current mainstream academic philosophy; the relationship of recent developments in evolutionary and ecological sciences to the Leopold land ethic long championed by the author; the perennial debates in environmental ethics about the ontological status of intrinsic value and the necessity of moral pluralism; the metaphysical implications of ecology and the New Physics as manifest in agriculture, medicine, and industrial technology; and the philosophical dimensions of conservation biology and "clinical ecology."

A Companion to Environmental Philosophy

A Companion to Environmental Philosophy
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 552
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ISBN-10 : 9780470751657
ISBN-13 : 0470751657
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis A Companion to Environmental Philosophy by : Dale Jamieson

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. Contains thirty-six original articles, written by international scholars. Traces the roots of environmental philosophy through the exploration of cultural traditions from around the world. Brings environmental philosophy into conversation with other fields and disciplines such as literature, economics, ecology, and law. Discusses environmental problems that stimulate current debates.

Thinking Like a Planet

Thinking Like a Planet
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 401
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ISBN-10 : 9780199324903
ISBN-13 : 0199324905
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Thinking Like a Planet by : J. Baird Callicott

Bringing together ecology, evolutionary moral psychology, and environmental ethics, J. Baird Callicott counters the narrative of blame and despair that prevails in contemporary discussions of climate ethics and offers a fresh, more optimistic approach. Whereas other environmental ethicists limit themselves to what Callicott calls Rational Individualism in discussing the problem of climate change only to conclude that, essentially, there is little hope that anything will be done in the face of its "perfect moral storm" (in Stephen Gardiner's words), Callicott refuses to accept this view. Instead, he encourages us to look to the Earth itself, and consider the crisis on grander spatial and temporal scales, as we have failed to in the past. Callicott supports this theory by exploring and enhancing Aldo Leopold's faint sketch of an Earth ethic in "Some Fundamentals of Conservation in the Southwest," a seldom-studied text from the early days of environmental ethics that was written in 1923 but not published until 1979 after the environmental movement gathered strength.

A Sand County Almanac

A Sand County Almanac
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Publisher : Ballantine Books
Total Pages : 318
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ISBN-10 : 9780345345059
ISBN-13 : 0345345053
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis A Sand County Almanac by : Aldo Leopold

The environmental classic that redefined the way we think about the natural world—an urgent call for preservation that’s more timely than ever. “We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir.”—San Francisco Chronicle These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape—the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. Conjuring up one extraordinary vision after another, Aldo Leopold takes readers with him on the road and through the seasons on a fantastic tour of our priceless natural resources, explaining the destructive effects humankind has had on the land and issuing a bold challenge to protect the world we love.

Land, Value, Community

Land, Value, Community
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Publisher : State University of New York Press
Total Pages : 370
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ISBN-10 : 9780791489345
ISBN-13 : 0791489345
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Land, Value, Community by : Wayne Ouderkirk

Land, Value, Community provides an in-depth critical study of the theories of J. Baird Callicott, one of the world's foremost environmental philosophers. An international group of scholars representing philosophy, ecology, ecofeminism, Native American studies, political science, and religion studies critically assesses Callicott's contributions to environmental ethics and philosophy and presents alternative perspectives from their own work. Each section consists of several authors focusing on one aspect of Callicott's thought, raising questions not only for Callicott but also for anyone affected by environmental issues. A noteworthy feature of the book is Callicott's own response to his critics. This volume allows readers to explore multiple avenues in their search for answers to the significant philosophical questions raised by environmental problems.

A Sand County Almanac

A Sand County Almanac
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9780197500262
ISBN-13 : 0197500269
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis A Sand County Almanac by : Aldo Leopold

First published in 1949 and praised in The New York Times Book Review as "full of beauty and vigor and bite," A Sand County Almanac combines some of the finest nature writing since Thoreau with a call for changing our understanding of land management.

Technology and Values

Technology and Values
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 561
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ISBN-10 : 9781405149006
ISBN-13 : 1405149000
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Technology and Values by : Craig Hanks

This anthology features essays and book excerpts on technology and values written by preeminent figures in the field from the early 20th century to the present. It offers an in-depth range of readings on important applied issues in technology as well. Useful in addressing questions on philosophy, sociology, and theory of technology Includes wide-ranging coverage on metaphysics, ethics, and politics, as well as issues relating to gender, biotechnology, everyday artifacts, and architecture A good supplemental text for courses on moral or political problems in which contemporary technology is a unit of focus An accessible and thought-provoking book for beginning and advanced undergraduates; yet also a helpful resource for graduate students and academics