Session 2 The Convergence Hypothesis and Anthropocentrism

Reading Assignment: Holmes Rolston III "Converging Versus Reconstituting Environmental Ethics;" Ben Minteer & Robert Manning "Convergence in Environmental Values: An Empirical and Conceptual Defense."

Video Assignment: Environmentalism as Adaptive Management - Bryan G. Norton; European Anthropocentrism vs American Ecocentrism Clashing Values Regarding Wolves - Alex Simon; The Superior Human (a film about anthropocentrism).

Homework Assignment:

1. Summarize the Reading Assignment in 1,200 - 1,500 words, double spaced and in Times Roman font, 12 pica. Cite and reference all sources in APA format. Enclose all quoted material in quotation marks.

2. Summarize the Video Assignment in 1,200 - 1,500 words, double spaced and in Times Roman Font, 12 pica. Cite and reference all sources in APA format. Enclose all quoted material in quotation marks.