Ecological Ethics: An Introduction Patrick Curry is an English-language textbook focused on ecological ethics. This book discusses fundamental moral concepts relevant to students and professionals in political and social philosophy.
In this thoroughly revised second edition, Curry explores different approaches within ecological ethics, including light green (anthropocentric), mid green (animal rights), and deep green (ecocentric) ethics. Special attention is given to the Land Ethic, the Gaia hypothesis, and Deep Ecology, complemented by topics such as ecofeminism, moral pluralism, and green citizenship. Recent issues such as climate change, sustainable economies, education, and food from an ecocentric perspective are discussed in depth.
The book emphasizes the need for a radical yet critical reappraisal of ecocentric values within political and ethical debate.
Relevant themes converge in social and political philosophy and provide a current foundation for further study.