Environmental and Animal Ethics
Students explore the moral status of animals and the environment. They consider human responsibilities towards the natural world and future generations.
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Students explore the moral status of animals and the environment. They consider human responsibilities towards the natural world and future generations.
Key Questions
- Do animals have moral rights?
- What is our duty to the environment?
- How do our actions impact future generations?
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