Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-286) and indexes.

"Environmental Ethics: An Introduction with Readings is an introductory textbook on ethical issues about the environment and our involvement with it." "Presupposing no prior knowledge of philosophy, John Benson introduces the reader to one fundamental question, whether a concern with human well-being is an adequate basis for environmental ethics. The book explores this question by considering some of the techniques that have been used to value the environment and by critically examining 'light green' to 'deep green' environmentalism. Each chapter is then linked to one or more readings from key thinkers in the field, and with the use of exercises readers are encouraged to think critically about the readings themselves." "The book shows readers how to confidently and critically discuss aspects of the meaning of 'environment', understand and evaluate for themselves the different approaches to environmental ethics, and critically discuss some key texts by leading writers on environmental ethics, including J.S. Mill, E.O. Wilson, Paul W. Taylor, Warwick Fox and Val Plumwood. Key features also include activities and exercises enabling readers to monitor their progress throughout the book, chapter summaries and guides to further reading."--BOOK JACKET.

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