Leading scholars critically assess the pioneering environmental philosophy of J. Baird Callicott.
Land, Value, Community provides an in-depth critical study of the theories of J. Baird Callicott, one of the world’s foremost environmental philosophers. An international group of scholars representing philosophy, ecology, ecofeminism, Native American studies, political science, and religion studies critically assesses Callicott’s contributions to environmental ethics and philosophy and presents alternative perspectives from their own work. Each section consists of several authors focusing on one aspect of Callicott’s thought, raising questions not only for Callicott but also for anyone affected by environmental issues. A noteworthy feature of the book is Callicott’s own response to his critics. This volume allows readers to explore multiple avenues in their search for answers to the significant philosophical questions raised by environmental problems.
Зміст
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Callicott and Environmental Philosophy
Wayne Ouderkirk
Part I: The Conceptual Foundations of the Land Ethic
1. Ecological Morality and Nonmoral Sentiments
Ernest Partridge
2. How Green Is the Theory of Moral Sentiments?
John Barkdull
3. Ecological Science, Philosophy, and Ecological Ethics
Robert P. Mc Intosh
4. Biocentrism, Biological Science, and Ethical Theory
Kristin Shrader-Frechette
Part II: Intrinsic Value in Nature
5. Callicott on Intrinsic Value and Moral Standing in Environmental Ethics
Wendy Donner
6. Naturalizing Callicott
Holmes Rolston III
7. Epistemology and Environmental Values
Bryan Norton
Part III: Metaphysics and Metaethics
8. Environmental Ethics without a Metaphysics
Eugene C. Hargrove
9. Philosophy of Nature or Natural Philosophy? Science and Philosophy in Callicott’s Metaphysics
Catherine Larrère
10. Quantum Physics, ‘Postmodern Scientific Worldview, ‘ and Callicott’s Environmental Ethics
Clare Palmer
11. Minimal, Moderate, and Extreme Moral Pluralism
Peter S. Wenz
12. Callicott and Naess on Pluralism
Andrew Light
13. Beyond Exclusion: The Importance of Context in Ecofeminist Theory
Lori Gruen
Part IV: Challenging the Implications of the Land Ethic
14. Environmental Ethics and Respect for Animals
Angus Taylor
15. J. Baird Callicott’s Critique of Christian Stewardship and the Validity of Religious Environmental Ethics
Susan Power Bratton
16. Callicott’s Last Stand
Lee Hester, Dennis Mc Pherson, Annie Booth, and Jim Cheney
17. The Very Idea of Wilderness
Wayne Ouderkirk
Part V: Callicott Responds
18. My Response
J. Baird Callicott
Bibliography
About the Contributors
Index
Про автора
Wayne Ouderkirk is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Mentor at the State University of New York Empire State College, and Jim Hill is Professor of Philosophy at Valdosta State University.
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