An eloquent introduction to the ethical and philosophical values at stake in biological conservation, this book familiarizes readers with the general issues and possible solutions to the problems societies face in simultaneously conserving nature and promoting culture.
An eloquent introduction to the ethical and philosophical values at stake in biological conservation, this book familiarizes readers with the general ...
Can the phenomena of religion and ethics be reduced to the phenomena of biology? Holmes Rolston says no, and in this sweeping account of the subject, written with considerable verve and clarity, he challenges the sociobiological orthodoxy that would naturalize science, ethics, and religion. The book is thoroughly up to date on current biological thought and is written by one of the most well-respected figures in the philosophy of biology and religion. It is likely to provoke considerable controversy among a wide range of readers in such fields as philosophy, religious studies, and biology, as...
Can the phenomena of religion and ethics be reduced to the phenomena of biology? Holmes Rolston says no, and in this sweeping account of the subject, ...
Presents an account of values carried by the natural world, coupled with an inquiry into duties toward animals, plants, species, and ecosystems. This work illustrates the philosophy of nature with numerous actual examples of ethical decisions made in encounters with fauna and flora, endangered species, and threatened ecosystems.
Presents an account of values carried by the natural world, coupled with an inquiry into duties toward animals, plants, species, and ecosystems. This ...
The prevailing view of nature has begun to move away from a traditionally Western humans-apart-from-nature attitude toward one that sees humans as a part of nature. This title describes these changes and what it perceives as a philosophical shift toward holistic models of environmental ethics.
The prevailing view of nature has begun to move away from a traditionally Western humans-apart-from-nature attitude toward one that sees humans as a p...
The view of nature has begun to move away from a traditionally Western humans-apart-from-nature attitude toward one that sees humans as a part of nature. This book describes these changes and what the author perceives as a philosophical shift toward a different holistic models of environmental ethics.
The view of nature has begun to move away from a traditionally Western humans-apart-from-nature attitude toward one that sees humans as a part of...
This landmark book, first published in 1987, is now back in print, with anew introduction by its award-winning author. An interdisciplinary approachto the central themes of scientific and religious thought, this book was widelyheralded upon its publication for the richness and depth of its contributionto the science and religion dialogue. notable for its breadth and depth . . . filled with admirably argued andpowerfully presented treatments of critical issues. Joseph Pickle, ColoradoCollege, Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science a superb and subtle book. David Foxgrover, Christian...
This landmark book, first published in 1987, is now back in print, with anew introduction by its award-winning author. An interdisciplinary approachto...
