The second edition of "Agriculture's Ethical Horizon" is a
carefully considered application of philosophical concepts, such as
utilitarianism and positivism, to the practice of agricultural
science.Author Robert Zimdahl argues for an approach to agriculture
guided by foundational values, and addresses the questions: What
are the goals of agricultural and weed science? What should their
goals be? How do and how should the practitioners of agriculture
address complex ethical questions?
This book engages students, researchers, and professionals
across disciplines including horticulture, soil and plant science,
entomology, and more, all without requiring a background in
philosophy. It examines topics such as scientific truth and myth,
moral confidence in agriculture, the relevance of ethics to
sustainability, and biotechnology. New to this edition is a chapter
examining the raising, housing and slaughter of animals for human
food, and a chapter on alternative and organic agricultural
systems.
Easily understood by non-philosophersChapter sidebars highlight
important concepts and can be used to engage students in further
discussionCompanion website includes further teaching aids and a
discussion board"
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