Class Sessions

 

Text Reading | Topics | Text Discussion Questions | Case Study

At the conclusion of this session please post your discussion questions for the text and  for the case study as a single set of responses under the heading DQ13.

 

Session 10: Cosmic Ecology & The Ecology of the Unknown & The Fundamentals of Ecological Householding
 
Reading Assignments: 

Edward Wimberley Nested Ecology, Chapter 5 & 7

 

  Session Thirteen Topics:

This chapter discusses cosmic ecology as it relates to the biosphere's atmosphere and beyond into space. It also presents the concept of "the ecology of the unknown" as an ecological realm that exists beyond human knowledge. This latter ecological realm is discussed in terms of spirituality and religion.

  Text Discussion Questions

Which of the spiritual/religious approaches to cosmic ecology and the ecology of the unknown are you most comfortable with and why?

 

  Case Study Selection for Class Discussion:

 Gold and Native Rights (Venezuela)

Students will be expected to discuss the discussion questions associated with this case in class.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Who are the "actors" in this conflict and who stands to gain what?

  2. What are the environmental characteristics of this region and what environmental assets are at risk from gold mining?

  3. What ethical issues are posed by this conflict?

  4. What common features does this situation in the Guyana region have with similar issues found in the following case scenarios? (Choose 2 from below for comparison)

 

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