Environment and Philosophy

by Vernon Pratt, Emily Brady, Jane Howarth

Environment and Philosophy provides an accessible introduction to the radical challenges that environmentalism poses to concepts that have become almost second nature in the modern world. These * the ideas of science and objectivity* the conventional placement of the human being within the environment* the individualism of convential Modern thoughtWritten in an accessible way for those without a background in philosophy, this text examines ways of thinking about ourselves, nature and our relationship with nature. It offers an introduction to the phenomenological perspective on environmental issues, and also to the questions of what natural beauty is

188 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got it 'cos it had a section on phenomenology. It explains everything very clearly. Excellent.