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an examination of historical and contemporary environmental philosophies found primarily in western traditions, including but not limited to animal rights, deep ecology, ecofeminism, environmental ethics, and environmental justice. the theoretical and practical implications of these for education will be explored.

a critical examination of major philosophical approaches to the environment with emphasis on western and multicultural ethical theories, but with some attention to their practical applications to environmental issues such as pollution, global warming, resource depletion and endangered species along with political and economic considerations

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an in-depth review of how social, cultural, and cognitive psychological factors interact to produce, maintain, and resolve environmental problems. the roles of these factors in adaptation to climate change and cultural shifts to sustainability are also explored. topics within environmental psychology will include social influence, attitudes, motivation, cultural values, and implicit cognitive processes.

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