Environmental Ethics

The Third Edition of Environmental Ethics is a comprehensive resource in environmental ethics, featuring important essays, new contributions, and pedagogical materials. It covers key themes, theoretical background, and applied environmental problems, making it ideal for students and scholars in ethics, the environment, law, and policy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

The Third Edition of Environmental Ethics, a vital resource in the field of environmental ethics, has been recently revised and expanded by renowned philosopher Michael Boylan. This edition serves as an accessible introduction to ethics for students new to the subject, while also providing valuable insights for scholars at all levels. The anthology includes a diverse range of important essays, both established and contemporary, alongside eight brand-new contributions commissioned specifically for this edition. These new contributions form the foundation for students' understanding of the most recent ethical debates surrounding the environment and humanity's place within it.

The book is carefully structured to balance a combination of new material on recent developments in the field with well-known, foundational articles. This approach ensures that students gain a comprehensive understanding of the key themes in environmental ethics, including worldview arguments for environmentalism, the anthropocentric vs. biocentric debate, and various applied environmental problems.

In addition to its theoretical content, Environmental Ethics offers practical discussions of anthropocentric and biocentric justifications in environmental ethics, as well as in-depth examinations of applied environmental problems such as climate change, animal rights, sustainability, and public policy. The book is particularly relevant for undergraduate and graduate students studying topics in ethics, the environment, law, and policy. It will also find a place in the libraries of philosophers with an interest in environmental ethics.

With its clear and concise writing style, comprehensive coverage, and engaging pedagogical features, Environmental Ethics is an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of environmental ethics and its applications.

Weight: 968g
Dimension: 188 x 236 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119635062
Edition number: 3rd Edition