Environmental ethics : contemporary prospectives / Charles Taliaferro

28 cm. About the author -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- I Animal Ethics -- II Agricultural and Food Ethics -- III Anthropocentrism, Population, and Natalism -- IV Ecological Ethics and Holism -- V Scientific Debate, the History of Environmental Disquiet, and Climate Change -- VI Politics, Injustice, and the Environment -- VIII The Environment and Spiritual Values

"In Environmental Ethics, Charles Taliaferro offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the moral questions surrounding humanity's relationship with the natural world. The book addresses a wide range of topics, including animal rights, food and agricultural practices, population ethics, and ecological holism, while also engaging with the scientific and historical roots of environmental concern, particularly in relation to climate change. Taliaferro critically examines anthropocentrism and highlights the ethical implications of environmental injustice and political inequality. He further explores how spiritual and religious values can shape environmental responsibility, urging a more holistic, just, and compassionate approach to ecological stewardship. Through philosophical analysis and real-world issues, the book encourages readers to rethink their ethical obligations to both the planet and its inhabitants."