We begin by considering what we owe to non-human animals and non-animal nature and how that implicates various social, political, and economic systems. We then turn our focus to socio-economic inequality and matters of environmental (in)justice at local and global scales, in particular regarding climate change. We then consider distinct moral challenges regarding intergenerational justice. From there, we step back to analyze the relationships between technology, policy, and environmental ethics.

The course ends with an inquiry into moral emotions (like grief, anxiety, and hope), individual moral responsibilities, and their relation to social and environmental movements.

Coordinator

Colin Hickey

Timetable

All lectures will take place on-campus and we assume you can be physically present during the scheduled hours. You can find the timetable on Datanose.

Registration

Registration is possible for students participating in an Honours programme. The registration period for the Honours courses will be from June 6, 10:00 am to June 10, 11.59 pm. You can register through the online registration form that will appear on Honoursmodules IIS. (registration is NOT through SIS)

Please note: Placement is not guaranteed if you register after June 10, so make sure you register on time. You will hear which course(s) you are registered for before the end of June. 

For questions about registration, please contact us at: honours-iis@uva.nl.