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Description:
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The main goal of the course is review of the philosophical assumptions on ecological implications of human activity in the world. The intention of the course is to introduce students to different worldviews, anthropological assumptions and values which contribute to the environmental degradation. The course introduces students to main terms used in theoretical and analytical approach to the ecological problems: political and cultural ecology, anthropocentrism, green ideas, radical ecology and possibilities for sustainable development and justice.
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Learning outcomes:
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- Differentiate key ecological terms
- Know the important historical and contemporary worldviews and their implication on the environment
- Understand the term globalization and globalization challenges in relation to human and environment
- Know different methodologies used in philosophical anthropology
- Know possible routes and strategies which lead towards sustainable development
- Know the role and reach of an individual in sustainable development
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Literature:
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An Introduction to Sustainable Development, Elliot, J., Routledge, 2006.
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Environmental Ethics: An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy, Des Jardines, J., Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2000.
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An Introduction to Sustainable Development., Rogers, P., Jalal, K. i Boyd, J., Earthscan Ltd, 2007.
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Optional literature:
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- Environmental Philosophy: From Theory to Practice, , Sarkar, S., John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
- Ethics and the Environment: An Introduction, , Jamieson, D., Cambridge University Press, 2008.
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