Environmental Ethics

Authors: Connolly, Peggy ; Robert Ladenson ; Keller, David R. ; Cox-White, Becky ; Leever, Martin ; Anestidou, Lida
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: When an open piece of land near the city of Lubbock, Texas is found to have extremely elevated levels of nitrate in the groundwater, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality cited the City for polluting this piece of land, and ...
Year: 2003
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/EEL/Water%20Pollution%20and%20Prarie%20Dogs.pdf

Authors: Keller, David R. ; Leever, Martin ; Althaus, Ruth Ann ; Cox-White, Becky ; Connolly, Peggy ; Anestidou, Lida
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: While DDT is known to have toxic effects on both the environment and humans, it is also the most effective, cost efficient way of fighting malaria in countries in Africa. The United Nations Environmental Program is seeking to elimin...
Year: 2004
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/EEL/Malaria%20and%20DDT.pdf

Authors: Pierce, Christine ; VanDeVeer, Donald
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: Crossing disciplinary boundaries, this book looks at the economic reasoning and its implications for environmental policy issues while also looking at the broad range of ethical questions raised when looking at these areas. The book...
Year: 1994

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Authors: Schmidtz, David ; Willott, Elizabeth
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This collection of sixty-two articles covers the principle areas of inquiry in the field of environmental ethics, as well as giving an analysis of the current state of the environment. The first section of the book discusses issues ...
Year: 2002

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Authors: Scherer, Donald
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This collection or original essays explores the moral issues that arise when decisions by individuals, corporations or governments cause changes in the environment that affect those who did not participate in these decisions. Coveri...
Year: 1990

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Authors: Dillingham, Catherine K. ; Lisa H. Newton
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This book presents ten classic cases in environmental ethics and includes detailed information and commentary to help fuel student discussion....
Year: 1994

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Authors: Choly, Joanne ; Dillingham, Catherine K. ; Lisa H. Newton
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This book presents ten cases in environmental ethics and includes commentary and detailed information to help fuel student discussion....
Year: 2006

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Authors: Dillingham, Catherine K. ; Lisa H. Newton
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This book presents ten cases in environmental ethics and includes commentary and detailed information to help fuel student discussion....
Year: 2002

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Authors: Dillingham, Catherine K. ; Lisa H. Newton
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This book presents ten cases on environmental ethics, including detailed information and commentary to help fuel student discussion....
Year: 1997

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Authors: Ouderkirk, Wayne ; Hill, Jim
Publication Type: Book
Secondary Title: SUNY series in environmental philosophy and ethics;
Year: 2002

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Authors: Petrenko, Anton ; McArthur, Dan
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science & Engineering Ethics
Abstract: The Precautionary Principle is a guide to coping with scientific uncertainties in the assessment and management of risks. In recent years, it has moved to the forefront of debates in policy and applied ethics, and is being used in a...
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-009-9165-y

Authors: Light, Andrew ; Katz, Eric
Publication Type: Book
Secondary Title: Environmental philosophies series;
Abstract: "Environmental pragmatism is a new strategy in environmental thought: it argues that theoretical debates are hindering the ability of the environmental movement to forge agreement on basic policy imperatives. This new direction in e...
Year: 1996

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Authors: Minteer, Ben A.
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This book bring together leading environmental philosophers to debate about a central conflict in environmental philosophy: should we appreciate nature mainly for its ability to advance our interests or should re respect it as havin...
Year: 2009
URL: http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=017536169&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA

Authors: Minteer, Ben A. ; Taylor, Bob Pepperman
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This volume discusses the tensions and sympathies between democratic ideals and environmental values. Contributors to this volume reflect upon issues such as civic movements on the issues of environmental justice, environmentalism a...
Year: 2002
URL: http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy031/2002001810.html

Authors: Smith, Jonathan M. ; Light, Andrew
Publication Type: Book
Secondary Title: Philosophy and geography,; 1; Variation: Philosophy and geography (Lanham, Md.) ;; 1.
Abstract: An anthology on environmental ethics. Includes: Introduction: geography, philosophy, and the environment / Andrew Light and Jonathan M. Smith -- On the ethical determination of geography: a Kantian prolegomenon / Robert Burch -- Nat...
Year: 1997

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Authors: Gunsalus, C. K. ; Loui, Michael C.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This is one of a series of nine scenarios developed by Michael Loui and C. K. Gunsalus, which asks students to act out a case study looking at the safe handling of hazardous materials. This file, in pdf format, includes instructions...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/21507.aspx

Authors: Leopold, Aldo
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: Published in 1949, this is a classic work of nature writing that is widely cited as one of the most influential nature books every published. Written from the vantage of his summer shack along the banks or the Wisconsin River, the a...
Year: 1989

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Authors: Light, Andrew ; De-Shalit, Avner
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This book discusses how philosophers can potentially help resolve the moral and political dilemmas faced by environmental activists and policy makers by looking at how a philosophical thinking can take a more publicly engaged approa...
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=81118

Authors: Light, Andrew ; Rolston, Holmes
Publication Type: Book
Secondary Title: Blackwell philosophy anthologies
Abstract: An excellent anthology of classic essays on environmental ethics. Includes: An overview of environmental ethics / Clare Palmer -- The land ethic / Aldo Leopold -- Is there a need for a new, an environmental, ethic? / Richard Sylvan ...
Year: 2003

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Authors: Kaufman, Frederik A.
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: Designed for use in a classroom, this book is a good text for students having little previous exposure to philosophy. The book offers clear explanations of major environmental philosophy topics, moral theories, and argument recognit...
Year: 2003

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Authors: Jamieson, Dale ; Gruen, Lori
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This anthology seeks to highlight the problems of environmental justice and sustainable development. It provides a multicultural perspective on questions of environmental concern, and examines issues such as the loss of biodiversit...
Year: 1994

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Authors: Armstrong, Susan J. ; Botzler, Richard George
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This is a collection of articles that survey multidisciplinary approaches to environmental ethics and provides a historical survey of thought on our responsibility to the environment. ...
Year: 2003

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Authors: Elliot, Robert
Publication Type: Book
Secondary Title: Oxford readings in philosophy
Abstract: This anthology offers a selection of some of the best articles on ethics and the environment written in the last twenty years. The essays focus on the philosophical issues underlying environmental ethics, and cover issues such as du...
Year: 1995

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Authors: Westra, Laura ; Shrader-Frechette, Kristin Sharon
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This is a collection of essays that looks at issues related to science, technology, public health, economics, the environment, and ethical theory. Includes: Overview : ethical studies about technology -- What is moral philosophy? --...
Year: 1997

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Authors: Shrader-Frechette, Kristin Sharon
Publication Type: Book
Secondary Title: Environmental Ethics and Science Policy
Abstract: This book is a collection of nine essays looking at key concepts involved in environmental justice, including equality, property rights, procedural injustice, free informed consent, and just compensation. The author argues that the...
Year: 2002

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