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701-0703-00L 3 Credits BSC , DR D-HEST , D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-USYS
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Environmental Ethics (University of Zurich)

Ethik und Umwelt (Universität Zürich)

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Abstract

The pressing environmental challenges of today demand a critical reflection. Ethics is an important tool for doing so. This lecture introduces the basics of ethics and provides in-depth knowledge of environmental ethics and its debates. This theoretical background will be applied and critically reflected using examples of current environmental challenges.

Objective

On completion of this lecture, you have acquired the ability to identify, analyze, critically reflect and resolve ethical challenges in general and specifically regarding the environment. You know basic concepts, positions and lines of argumentation from the debate in environmental ethics, which you have applied and discussed in smaller exercises.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , DR
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Ethik und Umwelt (Universität Zürich)
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