2015-2016 University Catalog 
  
2015-2016 University Catalog

PHIL 243 - Global Environmental Ethics

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Examines the global dimensions of environmental problems. Although environmental problems are global in reach, because different societies make different philosophical and ethical assumptions, they are understood in different ways. Examines several environmental problems, including climate change, population growth, and resource depletion, from a variety of scientific, policy, and cross-cultural perspectives.

Fulfills Mason Core requirement in global understanding.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0