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PHIL 529 Topics in Environmental Philosophy


An advanced course that explores the philosophical aspects of topics related to nature, the environment, and/or animal life. Possible topics include: justice and the environment, ethical aspects of climate change, sustainability, conceptions of nature, the human place in nature, the philosophy of ecological restoration, and/or animals.

Often cross-listed with PHIL 429W 

Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different)
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation once every two years (in-person/hybrid, occasionally online)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type - Masters standing

Equivalent Course(s) - PHIL 429W  
Course History -
Change to course rotation 3/2019, effective Fall 2019; Change to “Repeat for Credit” 5/2017, effective Fall 2017; New Course 7/2013, effective Fall 2013


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