Jamieson

Gebundenes Buch

A Companion to Environmental Philosophy

Beschreibung

A Companion to Environmental Philosophy is a pioneering work in the burgeoning field of environmental philosophy. This ground-breaking volume contains thirty-six original articles exemplifying the rich diversity of scholarship in this field. The volume begins by exploring environmental philosophy and the cultural traditions from which it springs. After discussing its roots, and then looking at contemporary environmental ethics, environmental philosophy is brought into conversation with other fields and disciplines such as literature, economics, ecology, and law. The last section focuses on the environmental problems that stimulate current debates. This Companion is an indispensable reference book for students and researchers in environmental philosophy. It will be enjoyed by anyone who is interested in environmental affairs.

Autor

Bobby Jamieson is an associate pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He is the author, most recently, of Jesus' Death and Heavenly Offering in Hebrews. You can find him on Twitter at @bobby_jamieson.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 552
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Januar 1991
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 1215g
• ISBN-13: 9781557869104
• ISBN-10: 1557869103
• Artikelnr.: 21057005

Rezensionen

'...simply the best 'field-guide' to environmental philosophyanywhere. Dale Jamieson has assembled an insightful set of chapters- the topics are well chosen, the writing is crisp, and thethinking is compelling. The volume is also historically informed,theoretically rich, multicultural, and practical - all especiallyappreciated strengths.' William S. Lynn, The HastingsCenter, Garrison, NY

'Featuring both first-rank scholars and superb newscholarship, this volume reflects well the many ways in whichenvironmental philosophy not only pervades, but is also touched by,ancient and modern concerns.' Paul Waldau, TuftsUniversity