Course Description

86-338 Society and Nature (3-0) [0.50]

Classical to contemporary theories of the relations between society and the environment will be examined. These include Cartesian, Puritan, Utilitarian, laissez-faire liberal, Marxist, "deep ecologist" and eco-feminist approaches. Concepts to be explored are ecology, wilderness, growth, sustainability, species, domination, animal rights and stewardship.

Prerequisites: 1 of 12-115, 86-110, 86-115, 86-228, 74-207 .

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar