Human Life and the Natural World - Readings in the History of Western Philosophy (Paperback)

Human concern over the urgency of current environmental issues increasingly entails wide-ranging discussions of how we may rethink the relationship between humans and the rest of the natural world. In order to provide a context for such discussions this anthology provides a selection of some of the most important, interesting and influential readings on the subject from classical times through to the late nineteenth century. Included are such figures as Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Hildegard of Bingen, St Francis of Assisi, Bacon, Descartes, Kant, Mill, Emerson and Thoreau. As the collection as a whole amply demonstrates, the history of western philosophical accounts of nature can help us to better understand current attitudes and problems. Human Life and the Natural World may also be of interest to a broad range of philosophers and students of philosophy, and more generally to those with a concern for the environment that engages the intellect as well as the heart.

General

Imprint:	Broadview Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	April 1997
Editors:	Owen Goldin • Patricia Kilroe
Dimensions:	229 x 165 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	268
ISBN-13:	978-1-55111-107-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > General Books > Philosophy > General
LSN:	1-55111-107-1
Barcode:	9781551111070

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