PHIL 115: Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics and the Environment

Philosophy · 3 credits

Philosophy is the attempt to answer, through rational reflection, the most fundamental questions. In this introductory course, we will explore ethical questions about the environment and our relationship to it. Questions addressed may include, among others: Is it morally right to eat animals? What should we do, if anything, about species and ecosystems that are endangered? Does the natural world have inherent value? Should we engage in climate activism? What do we owe, if anything, to the people who will live on Earth hundreds of years from now? This course will equip you to think through such issues for yourself.

Offered in 17 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2021 to Spring 2027).

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Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (5)

PHIL 320, PHIL 335, PHIL 345, PHIL 364, PHIL 370

What it leads to

Courses that list it as a prerequisite, then the courses that list those, 2 levels deep.

PHIL 320 Ethical Theory I
- PHIL 335 Philosophy of Religion (continues on its page)
- PHIL 345 Philosophy and Literature
- PHIL 350 Political Philosophy (continues on its page)
- PHIL 355 Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art (continues on its page)
- PHIL 360 Society, Law and Morality (continues on its page)
- PHIL 364 History of Philosophy: Ancient Greek Philosophy (continues on its page)
- PHIL 370 History of Philosophy: Special Topics (continues on its page)
- PHIL 420 Ethical Theory II (continues on its page)
PHIL 335 Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL 350 Political Philosophy (shown above)
- PHIL 360 Society, Law and Morality (shown above)
- PHIL 364 History of Philosophy: Ancient Greek Philosophy (shown above)
- PHIL 370 History of Philosophy: Special Topics (shown above)
PHIL 345 Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 364 History of Philosophy: Ancient Greek Philosophy
- PHIL 335 Philosophy of Religion (shown above)
- PHIL 345 Philosophy and Literature (shown above)
- PHIL 350 Political Philosophy (shown above)
- PHIL 355 Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art (shown above)
- PHIL 360 Society, Law and Morality (shown above)
- PHIL 370 History of Philosophy: Special Topics (shown above)
PHIL 370 History of Philosophy: Special Topics
- PHIL 335 Philosophy of Religion (shown above)
- PHIL 345 Philosophy and Literature (shown above)
- PHIL 364 History of Philosophy: Ancient Greek Philosophy (shown above)

Syllabi and course websites

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Instructors

Instructor	Sections	Terms
Lee, Christian	22	Winter 2021 to Spring 2027
Crawford, Berry	2	Spring 2022 to Fall 2022

Every offering in the listed terms (24 sections)

Term	Sec	CRN	Type	Meets	Instructor	Enrolled	Delivery
Spring 2027	0	23248	Lecture	MWF 2:00pm-2:50pm · BH 419	Lee, Christian	0/45	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2027	0	23365	Lecture	MWF 3:00pm-3:50pm · BH 419	Lee, Christian	0/45	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2027	0	12326	Lecture	MWF 10:00am-10:50am · OM 482	Lee, Christian	0/45	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2026	0	23921	Lecture	TR 10:00am-11:15am · HH 112	Lee, Christian	35/45	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2026	0	13517	Lecture	MWF 3:00pm-3:50pm · CV 264	Lee, Christian	44/45	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2025	0	41057	Lecture	MWF 2:00pm-2:50pm · BH 225	Lee, Christian	30/45	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2025	0	42546	Lecture	MWF 3:00pm-3:50pm · BH 225	Lee, Christian	22/45	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2025	02	23807	Lecture	TR 4:00pm-5:15pm · BH 415	Lee, Christian	40/45	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2025	01	23806	Lecture	TR 2:00pm-3:15pm · ES 413	Lee, Christian	42/45	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2025	0	13500	Lecture	TR 2:00pm-3:15pm · MH 131	Lee, Christian	45/45	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024	FG3	44011	Lecture	TR 4:00pm-5:15pm · BH 225	Lee, Christian	23/23	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024	0	41146	Lecture	TR 2:00pm-3:15pm · MH 038	Lee, Christian	43/45	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024	0	43016	Lecture	TR 4:00pm-5:15pm · BH 225	Lee, Christian	21/22	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2024	0 Environmental Ethics	21250	Lecture	MW 10:00am-11:15am · MH 139	Lee, Christian	37/45	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2023	FGF Environmental Ethics	44105	Lecture	TR 4:00pm-5:15pm · BH 217	Lee, Christian	23/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2023	0 Environmental Ethics	41339	Lecture	TR 4:00pm-5:15pm · BH 217	Lee, Christian	19/21	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2023	02 Environmental Ethics	24148	Lecture	MW 10:00am-11:15am · HH 253	Lee, Christian	14/45	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2023	0 Environmental Ethics	21321	Lecture	TR 10:00am-11:15am · HU 103	Lee, Christian	28/45	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2023	0 Environmental Ethics	13970	Lecture	TR 10:00am-11:15am · BH 419	Lee, Christian	42/45	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2022	0 Environmental Ethics	41459	Lecture	TR 12:00pm-1:15pm · BH 419	Crawford, Berry	44/45	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2022	0 Environmental Ethics	21432	Lecture	TR 12:00pm-1:15pm · HU 103	Crawford, Berry	42/45	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2021	0 Environmental Ethics	41632	Lecture	MWF 11:00am-11:50am · HU 103	Lee, Christian	42/45	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2021	0 Environmental Ethics	21546	Lecture	TR 11:00am-12:15pm · REMOTE SYNC	Lee, Christian	37/45	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2021	0 Environmental Ethics	11438	Lecture	TR 11:00am-12:15pm · REMOTE SYNC	Lee, Christian	37/45	Face to Face Instruction