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This introductory course will cover influential texts that established environmental ethics as a distinct field of philosophy. It will include reading and discussing seminal books and articles in the field of eco-philosophy, introduced in chronological order with reference to contemporary discussions of the climate crisis. The course will concentrate on the early period from 1940s to 70s, and the main texts will belong to the Western (predominantly American and British) tradition of thinking about nature and environment. To show the relevance of those initial reflections, the “classic” texts will be accompanied by more recent interpretations of the matters in question. Poslední úprava: Skotarska Julita Maria (02.02.2023)
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Through the course, the students will gain familiarity with the founding figures and main arguments of environmental philosophy. They will get to know the basic concepts and, through engagement with contemporary papers and articles, they will identify links to the current debates. While some of these concepts are considered “classics”, critical thinking will be required to identify some of their shortcomings. The content from the course could also be helpful in students’ own thinking about the ecological crisis and response to it. Poslední úprava: Skotarska Julita Maria (13.12.2022)
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To complete the course the students are required: 1. To attend the seminars (maximum of 2 absences). 2. To read all obligatory materials (“primary readings”). Students should bear in mind that there are always two texts that form the basis for class discussion, and they vary in size and thus should be checked and read in advance and in detail. Students are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with any additional materials suggested by the teacher, although this is not essential for class participation. 3. To participate in class discussions. 4. To either present a philosophical analysis of selected texts in class or write a final essay presenting their research into a pertinent area of interest related to themes that we have covered in class. Both as a part of presentation or the essay, the student is required to employ reflective and critical thinking, reconstructing the philosophical problems and relevant arguments. The student will consult the subject of the presentation or the essay with the teacher in advance. The presentation will take up to 20 minutes, while the essay is expected to cover 5-8 standard pages. Poslední úprava: Skotarska Julita Maria (19.12.2022)
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Core texts that will be accompanied by recent contributions:
A Sand County Almanac (1949) by Aldo Leopold The Edge of the Sea (1955) by Rachel Carson Silent Spring (1962) by Rachel Carson “The Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis” (1967) by Lynn White, Jr. “The Tragedy of the Commons” (1968) by Garrett Hardin “Should Trees Have Standing?” (1972) by Christopher Stone “Is There a Need for a New, an Environmental, Ethic?” (1973) by Richard (Routley) Sylvan “The Rights of Animals and Unborn Generations” (1974) by Joel Feinberg Poslední úprava: Skotarska Julita Maria (09.01.2023)
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Type of course: Seminars consisting in teacher’s introduction followed by a group discussion. Poslední úprava: Skotarska Julita Maria (19.12.2022)
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13/02 Introduction: organisation and methodology Poslední úprava: Skotarska Julita Maria (03.02.2023)
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There are no entry requirements. Poslední úprava: Skotarska Julita Maria (19.12.2022)
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There are no registration requirements. Poslední úprava: Skotarska Julita Maria (19.12.2022)
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