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- John Dewey and Environmental Philosophy
- Book
- 2004
- Published by: State University of New York Press
summary
Hugh P. McDonald’s John Dewey and Environmental Philosophy breaks new ground by applying Dewey’s insights to a new approach to philosophy of the environment; the concern for the rights of animals; the preservation of rare species, habitats, and landscapes; and the health of the whole ecology. The book summarizes much of the current literature on environmental ethics, concentrating on the writings of major figures in the movement: Tom Regan, J. Baird Callicott, Holmes Rolston, and Bryan Norton. The heart of the book consists of a detailed analysis of Dewey’s ethics, his theory of intrinsic value, and his holistic approach to moral justification. Arguing against the idea that Dewey’s philosophy is anthropocentric, McDonald makes a strong case that using Dewey’s philosophy will result in a superior framework for environmental ethics.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright Page
- pp. i-ii
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- p. xi
- 2. Dewey Naturalism
- pp. 67-89
- 3. Dewey's Instrumentalism
- pp. 91-108
- 4. Dewey's (Moral) Holism
- pp. 109-122
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- pp. 207-214
Additional Information
ISBN
9780791486214
DOI
MARC Record
OCLC
62365212
Pages
247
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No