Environmental ethics and policy-making / Mikael Stenmark.

Author
Stenmark, Mikael [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Aldershot, Hants, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, [2002], ©2002.
Description
161 pages ; 24 cm.

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    Series
    Ashgate translations in philosophy, theology, and religion. [More in this series]
    Summary note
    "Those studying environmental issues or environmental philosophy will find this accessible text invaluable in presenting a clear understanding of environmental ethics and contemporary applications and policies."--BOOK JACKET.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. [148]-152) and indexes.
    Contents
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. The Ethical Dimension of Environmental Problems. The Limitations of Science. Environmental Ethics and Views of Nature
    • 3. Anthropocentric Environmental Ethics. Basic Values in the Ethic of Sustainable Development. Holistic and Intergenerational Anthropocentrism. Instrumental Value, Intrinsic Value and Inherent Worth. Dualistic and Holistic Anthropocentrism. The Anthropocentrism of Sustainable Development. Our Responsibility to Future Generations
    • 4. Non-anthropocentric Environmental Ethics. Biocentric Ethics. Ecocentric Ethics
    • 5. Environmental Management: Aims and Policies. Human Population Policies. Wilderness Preservation Policies. Wilderness Management Policies. Policies Regarding Endangered Species. Agricultural Policies
    • 6. The Relevance of Environmental Ethics.
    ISBN
    0754605639
    LCCN
    2001041343
    OCLC
    47168720
    RCP
    C - S
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