Environmental philosophy : a revaluation of cosmopolitan ethics from an ecocentric standpoint / Hugh P. McDonald.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McDonald, H. P. (Hugh P.)

Series:

Value inquiry book series ; 273.

Value inquiry book series. Studies in applied ethics

Value Inquiry Book Series ; 273

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental ethics.

Physical Description:

xi, 502 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Rodopi B.V., 2014.

Summary:

This book calls for a new approach to ethics. Starting from the necessity for all life of air, water, and food, the book revalues the relation of ethics and environmentalism. Using insights of the environmental ethicists, environmental ethics becomes the model for ethics as a whole. Humans are part of a larger environment. Cosmopolitanism should be revised in accord with environmental ethics. The book applies a new theory of values to the relation of value and obligation, and of duty, rights and virtue, to accord with ecocentrism. The book also critically evaluates Utilitarianism and the self interest theory. Other chapters address population, species preservation and a practical program for environmental policy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9042038314

9789042038318

OCLC:

875151868

Publisher Number:

99959306348