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Environmental Ethics: Theory in Practice | Ronald Sandler

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Ronald Sandler, Professor of Philosophy; Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religion; Director, Ethics Institute

An accessible yet rigorous introduction to the field, Environmental Ethics: Theory in Practice helps students develop the analytical skills to effectively identify and evaluate the social and ethical dimensions of environmental issues. Covering a wide variety of theories and critical perspectives, author Ronald Sandler considers their strengths and weaknesses, emphasizes their practical importance, and grounds the discussions in a multitude of both classic and contemporary cases and examples.

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