(in Polish) Man, nature and ethics 3800-MNE24-BE-S

Seminar will be devoted to selected issues on man-nature relationships considered from different philosophical perspectives: human-centred, animal-centred, life-centred and holistic ones. Following questions will be discussed:
1-2. Philosophical and normative foundations of relation „man-nature”
3-4. The source of ethical obligations towards the nature. Can we apply classical ethical theories to the Man-Nature relations?
5. Anthropocene: peril or new promise for nature?.
6. Pro-life standpoint versus antropocentrism,
7. Non-human beings as the subject of moral consideration,
8. The intrinsic value of nature. Rights, rules, respect of Nature,
9. Intergenerational ethics. Needs of present and futures generations in environment ethics (climate, natural supplies, etc.) ..
10.Human duties and responsibilities with regard to natural ecosystems,
11. Moral rights of animals(T.Regan). Zoopolis as possible social order or new utopia of our times?
12.Aesthetic Appreciation of Nature .
13. Environmental ethics; conflicting priorities and compromise.