Environment General Courses (ENVIRON)

undergraduate level, taught in Durham

105S Ethical Challenges in Environmental Conservation: Ethical challenges in environmental conservation. Topics include the philosophical basis and challenges of mankind¿s responsibility to the natural world; prioritization of often conflicting conservation efforts; balancing the needs of humans and the environment; the disputed role of scientists as advocates; and the philosophical and political obstacles to conservation efforts. Case studies on local and global issues, especially on the intersection of science and policy. Instructor: Vidra