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The green halo : a bird's-eye view of ecological ethics / Erazim Kohák ; with a foreword by Holmes Rolston III.
"The Green Halo is a readable introduction to the vast field of contemporary ecological thought. It is a basic education in environmental philosophy and a welcome propaedeutic for understanding the most crucial problem facing humankind in the coming century: How can humans live on this Earth so that they do not destroy the preconditions for their own existence?"--BOOK JACKET.
Record details
- ISBN: 0812694112 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780812694116 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xxvi, 209 pages ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Open Court ; c2000.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-202) and indexes.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Foreword / Holmes Rolston III -- Introduction: of Humans, Elephants, and China Shops -- Pt. I. Of Humans and (other) Animals -- Pt. II. Of Nature, Value, and Ethics -- Pt. III. Strategies in Ecological Ethics. A. Strategies of Personal Responsibility (Subjectivization in Ecological Ethics). B. Strategies of Recognized Necessity (Objectivization in Ecological Ethics). Postscript: Turning Green: The Making of a Minimalist.
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- Subject:
- Environmental ethics.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | GE 42 .K64 2000 | 280625 | Stacks | Available | - |
Summary:
"The Green Halo is a readable introduction to the vast field of contemporary ecological thought. It is a basic education in environmental philosophy and a welcome propaedeutic for understanding the most crucial problem facing humankind in the coming century: How can humans live on this Earth so that they do not destroy the preconditions for their own existence?"--BOOK JACKET.