Session 9: Other Perspectives on Enironmental Pragmatism

Reading Assignment: Joel Mintz (2004) "Some Thoughts on the Merits of Pragmatism as a Guide to Environmental Protection;" Andrew Light (1969) "Ecological Restoration and the Culture of Nature: A Pragmatic Perspective;" Kelly Parker (1996) (You will have to rotate this pdf file to read it) "Pragmatism and Environmental Thought."

Video Assignment: Justin Smith (2014) "From Idealist to Environmental Pragmatist;" Andy Posner (2013) "Pragmatic Idealism."

Homework Assignment:

1. Briefly describe how Minteer addresses the issues of piety, pluralism and context in fashioning a sustainable approach to utilizing and protecting natural resources.

2. What is the film maker concerned with when talking about searching for democracy in a pluralistic society and how might this relate to pressing environmental issues and problems?