PHIL 2080
Introduction to Environmental Ethics
A general survey of current issues in environmental ethics, focusing on problems such as the obligation to future generations, protection of endangered species, animal rights, problems of energy and pollution, wilderness, global justice, and business obligations. Students will also learn some ethical and political theory.
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2 or less hrs/week
I really liked this professor, he was funny. Class mainly consisted of him regurgitating the readings and class discussion. He grades very leniently, but the papers have several components. My personal favorite part of the class was the debate at the end, you work with a group and have a week for debate prep so it’s pretty chill
5/22/2024
Classes were almost all lecture in an un-engaging, awkward atmosphere. Slow paced. Many people called this their "daydream class." Many readings were interesting but very dense. A lot of your grade is based on two papers.
4/27/2024
This professor is super quirky and goofy. Although the course is reading-heavy, you can honestly get away with not reading articles for lectures, although not so much for essays. He also disagrees with most of the readings, so it makes for a more interesting class. His grading isn't too difficult and the end-of-course debate is pretty enjoyable.
12/20/2023