Environment and Philosophy

by Emily Brady, with Jane Howarth, Vernon Pratt

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 thought
Written 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, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Emily is a mixed media artist, cartoonist, illustrator and art tutor living in a world of her own imagining. She lives on cake and curry and spends her days drawing away and humming a merry tune.

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

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