A Companion to Environmental Philosophy (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) [Paperback]

Dale Jamieson (Editor)

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Publication Date: March 10, 2003 | Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy (Book 19)

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.

• Contains thirty-six original articles, written by international scholars.
  
• Traces the roots of environmental philosophy through the exploration of cultural traditions from around the world.
  
• Brings environmental philosophy into conversation with other fields and disciplines such as literature, economics, ecology, and law.
  
• Discusses environmental problems that stimulate current debates.
  

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‘...simply the best 'field-guide' to environmental philosophy anywhere. Dale Jamieson has assembled an insightful set of chapters - the topics are well chosen, the writing is crisp, and the thinking is compelling. The volume is also historically informed, theoretically rich, multicultural, and practical - all especially appreciated strengths.’ William S. Lynn, The Hastings Center, Garrison, NY

‘Featuring both first-rank scholars and superb new scholarship, this volume reflects well the many ways in which environmental philosophy not only pervades, but is also touched by, ancient and modern concerns.’ Paul Waldau, Tufts University

Book Description

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (March 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140510659X
• ISBN-13: 978-1405106597
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #900,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Complete & precise, December 2, 2010

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This review is from: A Companion to Environmental Philosophy (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) (Paperback)

On a difficult subject, A Companion to Environmental Philosophy gives an enlightened view about the cultural, ethics, and pluridisciplinary aspects of environment.
Complete, this precise book is divided into chapters corresponding to the different concepts of themes linked to Environmental Philosophy. With different authors for each chapter, the subtilities of the different points of views are easily captured.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to the field, March 4, 2008

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This review is from: A Companion to Environmental Philosophy (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) (Paperback)

This is an anthology of essays on environmental thinking. The topics covered range from the history of viewing the environment in diverse cultures and times(Indigenous populations, India, China, Christianity etc. to various scientific and philosophical modes of treating environmental aspects (Ecology, Deep Ecology, Aesthetics, Populations, Law, Climate etc.) Although as in any anthology the essays vary in quality and usefulness, on the whole it is a very good over-view of the issues and the field. All the essays have in depth bibliographies and almost all the authors have an internet link listed if you wish to contact them for furher information. Recommended.