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Reading Assignments
Reading assignments
are to be completed before the beginning of Session Two and posted
underneath Drop Box One:
Edward Wimberley Nested Ecology,
Preface, Chapter 1 & 2 Ecological
Ethics, Chapters 2
& 5
Session
One Discussion Topics:
Introduction to the concept of nested ecologies as a philosophical
framework as well as an introduction to the concept of
"personal ecology." Anthropocentrism, Necessary
Anthropocentrism, Eco-centrism, Zoo-centrism, Bio-centrism,
Ecological Value
Reading
Discussion Questions:
1.
Identify and discuss the principal
reasons Curry believes the planet is caught up in an eco-crisis.
2.
Curry provides the formula I=PxLxT.
Explain this formula and tell me how it applies to the concept of
ecological sustainability (you might need to go to the web to answer
this one).
3.
What is the relationship between
personal consumption and happiness? (Seriously!)
4.
What are the reasons one might be
optimistic about applying technology to solve ecological problems?
Are there any reasons for being pessimistic or at least skeptical?
Please explain.
5.
From Curry's perspective, what
do the terms "hegemony" and "anti-scientism"
imply?
6.
Tell me what is meant by individualist
and holistic approaches to value.
7.
Distinguish between instrumental,
inherent and intrinsic value.
8.
Distinguish between how Patrick Curry
and Edward Wimberley relate to the concept of anthropocentrism.
9.
Distinguish between biocentrism,
zoocentrism and ecocentrism.
10.
How do these concepts differ from
necessary anthropocentrism?
11.
What is Wimberley's rationale for
presenting a nested approach to ecology?
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Case Study Selection for Class Discussion:
The
River Dammed:
The Proposed Removal
of the Lower Snake River Dams
Also review the
sites below to become more familiar with the players and
issues involved.
Columbia River Alliance
Save
Our Salmon Organization on the Columbia & Snake Rivers
Students will be
expected to answer all of the questions below and attach
them to drop box 1 as well as to be able to discuss this case in class.
Case Study Discussion Questions:
1.
Describe each of the major uses (positive impacts) of dams.
2.
Describe each of the major drawbacks (negative impacts) of dams.
3.
Who are the stakeholders
in this case narrative and what are their positions in
regards to the lower Snake River dams? Briefly provide
a reason for each group to hold its particular position.
Are there stakeholders that you believe are not mentioned in
this case? What might their positions be?
4.
What was the native American perspective on this project?
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