This unit presents a variety of philosophical issues associated with the study and management of the natural environment. We will look at questions such as: what does it mean to live in harmony with the environment? what is sustainability? why should we preserve biodiversity? what is the best way to achieve conservation goals? what are ecological models and how do they work? and what is the proper relationship between environmental science and the values found in environmental policy and management?
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Philosophy |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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PHIL2240 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Mark Colyvan, mark.colyvan@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Mark Colyvan, mark.colyvan@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Hal Davies-Conyngham, hal.conyngham@sydney.edu.au |