Human Meets Nature: Key Concepts in Environmental Philosophy

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Udemy

Learn the principles of environmental philosophy and the relationship between people and nature.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 499 799

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Environmental philosophy focuses on how we as humans interact with the environment or with ourselves. It goes through how we interpret nature philosophically and how. the idea of nature's worth and rights, as well as how we are to coexist with them. Human Meets Nature: Key Concepts in Environmental Philosophy online certification is developed by Gary Thomson - Mathematician & Nature Philosopher and is offered by Udemy. 

Human Meets Nature: Key Concepts in Environmental Philosophy online course contains more than 5.5 hours of learning resources along with 10 articles, and 68 downloadable resources that are designed for participants who are concerned about environmental concerns and are interested in insightful methods to think through them. Human Meets Nature: Key Concepts in Environmental Philosophy online training discusses topics like ecology, environmental aesthetics, ecofeminism, eco phenomenology, holistic ethics, and land ethics as well as more than a century's worth of fundamental ideas in natural philosophy.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 5.5 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • 10 articles 
  • Learning resources

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access
  • Accessible on mobile devices and tv

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 499  ₹799
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Knowledge of environmental science

After completing the Human Meets Nature: Key Concepts in Environmental Philosophy certification course, participants will gain an understanding of the principles of environmental philosophy as well as will acquire an understanding of the philosophy and relationship of humans and nature. In this environmental philosophy course, participants will explore the concepts involved with eco phenomenology, ecofeminism, environmental aesthetics, deep ecology, silent spring, land ethics, and holistic ethics. In this environmental philosophy certification, participants will learn about various environmental issues as well as will acquire an understanding of the strategies for making several lifestyle decisions.

The syllabus

Introduction to the Course

  • Welcome
  • Course Overview
  • Get the Most from this Course
  • Supplementary Resources
  • Summary

John Muir's Philosophy of Nature

  • Introduction to John Muir's Philosophy of Nature
  • Who was John Muir?
  • John Muir's Key Ideas about Nature
  • John Muir's Philosophy of Nature
  • John Muir's Legacy
  • Summary
  • John Muir's Philosophy of Nature

Deep Ecology

  • Introduction to Deep Ecology
  • The Shallow and the Deep
  • Who was Arne Naess?
  • The Deep Ecological World View
  • Intrinsic Value
  • The Ecological Self
  • Thinking like a Mountain
  • Gaia: Thinking like a Planet
  • Summary
  • Deep Ecology

The Land Ethic

  • Introduction to the Land Ethic
  • The Land Ethic
  • Who was Aldo Leopold?
  • A Conservation Ethic
  • The Biotic Community
  • A Holistic Ethic
  • Key Principle of The Land Ethic
  • Summary
  • The Land Ethic

Ecofeminism

  • Introduction to Ecofeminism
  • Ecofeminism
  • Domination, Mastery and Control
  • The Subjugation of Nature
  • The Theme of Inequality
  • A Case Study: Geoengineering
  • Social Benefits
  • The Generalized Other
  • Feminine Qualities of Nature: Mother Earth
  • Summary
  • Ecofeminism

Silent Spring

  • Introduction to Silent Spring
  • Silent Spring
  • Who was Rachel Carson?
  • Toxifying Nature
  • No Nature / Culture Divide
  • Nature Fights Back
  • Power Structures
  • A Call to Arms
  • The Legacy of Silent Spring
  • Summary
  • Silent Spring

Environmental Aesthetics

  • Introduction to Environmental Aesthetics
  • Environmental Aesthetics
  • Historical Background
  • Fear and Pleasure
  • Beauty and Sublimity
  • The Picturesque and Scenic
  • Beyond the Scenic
  • Imagination and Emotion
  • Scientific Knowledge
  • Aesthetics and Ethics
  • How Should We Value Nature?
  • Summary
  • Environmental Aesthetics

Ecophenomenology

  • Introduction to Ecophenomenology
  • Ecophenomenology
  • Husserl's Life-World
  • Merleau-Ponty's Flesh
  • Embodiment
  • Experiencing the Biotic Community
  • The World is Made of the Stuff of the Body
  • Sense of Community
  • Indigenous Cultures
  • Beyond Philosophy
  • Wrap Up
  • Summary
  • Ecophenomenology
  • Complete Reading List

Instructors

Mr Gary Thomson

Mr Gary Thomson
Mathematician / Nature Philosopher
Freelancer

Other Bachelors, Other Masters

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