Interdisciplinary Aspects of Environmental Sciences, Modern Philosophy - 20th Century, Education - United States - History, Modern Philosophy - 19th Century, Environmental Science - General & Miscellaneous, Philosophy of Science - General & Miscellaneous,
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Overview
Hugh P. McDonald's John Dewey and Environmental Philosophy breaks new ground by applying Dewey's insights to a new approach to philosophy of the environment; the concern for the rights of animals; the preservation of rare species, habitats, and landscapes; and the health of the whole ecology. The book summarizes much of the current literature on environmental ethics, concentrating on the writings of major figures in the movement: Tom Regan, J. Baird Callicott, Holmes Rolston, and Bryan Norton. The heart of the book consists of a detailed analysis of Dewey's ethics, his theory of intrinsic value, and his holistic approach to moral justification. Arguing against the idea that Dewey's philosophy is anthropocentric, McDonald makes a strong case that using Dewey's philosophy will result in a superior framework for environmental ethics.Book Details
Published
September 18, 2009
Publisher
State University of New York Press
ISBN
9780791486214