Building an Environmental Philosophy

ISBN-13: 9780415709491 / Angielski / Twarda / 2026 / 256 str.

Stan Godlovitch

Recenzje

"Stan Godlovitch’s new book, Valuing Nature, is a remarkable achievement. It shows us how respect for nature, properly understood, requires a substantial reorientation of the perspectives presented by all current theories of environmental aesthetics and ethics. And it does this in a lively, clever, appealing line of argument, one that will engage both professional philosophers and all members of the general public who care deeply about environmental values and policies. This book is certain to lead the next wave of discussions of its topic, challenging us all to think again about how best to show the regard and concern the natural sphere demands of us."— Ronald Moore, Department of Philosophy, University of Washington, USA

Spis treści

Part 1: Building an Aesthetics of Nature – Seeking a Perspective Shift  1. Attitudes Towards Nature  2. Appreciating Nature  3. Valuing and Evaluating Nature  4. The Autonomy of Natural Aesthetics  5. Creativity in Nature  6. Protecting Nature  Part 2: Ethical Perspectives  7. Offending Against Nature  8. Our Status and Station in Nature  9. Autonomy and Sovereignty in the Natural Sphere  10. Why Conservation? How is Sustainability Possible?  Epilogue  11. Moral and Aesthetic Progress

O autorze

Stan Godlovitch has taught philosophy at universities in Canada, the UK, New Zealand and the US. He is currently retired.