Living in the Anthropocene

Description	Global warming, the energy crisis, land degradation, nuclear issues, pollution: are science and technology our best hope for solving thes eproblems? Or is it a question of finding a sustainable balance between conservation and resource use? This course focuses on environmental ethics, going beyond philosophy to ask not just what the right ideas are, but how we should act and make decisions in relation to the natural world.
Learning outcomes	By the end of the course students will be able to: • Identify and describe the major thinkers and schools of thought associated with environmental philosophy; • Apply the language and concepts of philosophy and ethics with respect to environmental issues • Discern and compare different interpretational approaches; • Present coherent, persuasive arguments in written and oral form to support their ideas on important issues in environmental philosophy.
Language of instruction	English
Course type	Lecture
Credits	4 US credits - 6 ECTS
Time	twice a week; 1h 45min