A Companion to Environmental Philosophy (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)

__A Companion to Environmental Philosophy__ is a pioneering work in the burgeoning field of environmental philosophy. This ground-breaking volume contains thirty-six original articles exemplifying the rich diversity of scholarship in this field. * Contains thirty-six original articles, written by international scholars. * Traces the roots of environmental philosophy through the exploration of cultural traditions from around the world. * Brings environmental philosophy into conversation with other fields and disciplines such as literature, economics, ecology, and law. * Discusses environmental problems that stimulate current debates. A Companion To Environmental Philosophy Is A Work In The Field Of Environmental Philosophy. This Groun Volume Contains 36 Original Articles Exemplifying The Diversity Of Scholarship In This Field.--jacket. Pt. I: Cultural Traditions. Indigenous Perspectives / Laurie Anne Whitt [and Others] ; Classical China / Karyn L. Lai ; Classical India / O.p. Dwivedi ; Jainism And Buddhism / Christopher Key Chapple ; The Classic Greek Tradition / Gabriel R. Carone ; Judaism / Eric Katz ; Christianity / Robin Attfield ; Islam / S. Nomanul Haq ; Early Modern Philosophy / Charles Taliaferro ; Nineteenth- And Twentieth-century Philosophy / Andrew Brennan -- Pt. Ii: Contemporary Environmental Ethics. Meta-ethics / John O'neill ; Normative Ethics / Robert Elliot ; Sentientism / Gary Varner ; The Land Ethic / J. Baird Callicott ; Deep Ecology / Freya Mathews ; Ecofeminism / Victoria Davion. Pt. Iii: Environmental Philosophy And Its Neighbors. Literature / Scott Slovic ; Aesthetics / John Andrew Fisher ; Economics / A. Myrick Freeman Iii ; History / Ian Simmons ; Ecology / Kristin Shrader-frechette ; Politics / Robyn Eckersley ; Law / Sheila Jasanoff -- Pt. Iv: Problems In Environmental Philosophy. Wilderness / Mark Woods ; Population / Clark Wolf ; Future Generations / Ernest Partridge ; Sustainability / Alan Holland ; Biodiversity / Holmes Rolston Iii ; Animals / Peter Singer ; Environmental Justice / Robert Figueroa And Claudia Mills ; Technology / Lori Gruen ; Climate / Henry Shue ; Land And Water / Paul B. Thompson ; Consumption / Mark Sagoff ; Colonization / Keekok Lee ; Environmental Disobedience / Ned Hettinger. Edited By Dale Jamieson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A Companion to Environmental Philosophy is a pioneering work in the burgeoning field of environmental philosophy. This ground-breaking volume contains thirty-six original articles exemplifying the rich diversity of scholarship in this field. The volume begins by exploring enviomental philosophy and the cultural traditions from which it springs. After discussing its roots, and then looking at contemporary environmental ethics, environmental philosophy is brought into conversation with other fields and disciplines such as literature, economics, ecology, and law. The last section focuses on the environmental problems that stimulate current debates. This Companion is an indispensable reference book for students and researchers in environmental philosophy. It will be enjoyed by anyone who is interested in environmental affairs.

A Companion to Environmental Philosophy is a pioneering work in the burgeoning field of environmental philosophy. This ground-breaking volume contains thirty-six original articles exemplifying the rich diversity of scholarship in this field.

• Contains thirty-six original articles, written by international scholars.
  
• Traces the roots of environmental philosophy through the exploration of cultural traditions from around the world.
  
• Brings environmental philosophy into conversation with other fields and disciplines such as literature, economics, ecology, and law.
  
• Discusses environmental problems that stimulate current debates.