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Wonder, Value and God
Robin AttfieldThis book relates the value present in the natural world and in human creativity to an underlying purpose which it traces in creation.
Ethics: An Overview
Robin AttfieldA major new introduction to ethics, designed specifically to meet the needs of undergraduate students.
Nuclear New Build?
PreviewIn The Ethics of Environmental Concern [84] Professor Robin Attfield agrees with R and V Routley that 'there is the same obligation to future people as to the present' (even for 30 000 generations, he adds, for which a discounted financial ...
Should Christians Be Environmentalists?
Dan Story12 The question these books raise, however, is not whether their opinions are believed but whether they're true. As philosophy professor Robin Attfield pointed out, “Even if the Bible is not despotic as to its writers' view ofnature . . . the teaching ...
Environmental Futures
PreviewMy thanks to participants at the 1994 IRNES conference and the Cardiff Philosophy Seminar, to Professor Robin Attfield, and to my fellow editors for their comments, which have resulted in modifications being made to the chapter; to that extent ...
The Ethics of Environmental Concern
Robin AttfieldThe second edition includes a new preface and introduction, as well as a bibliographic essay and an updated list of references incorporating relevant scholarship since the publication of the first edition.
Creation, Evolution and Meaning
Professor Robin AttfieldThis book presents the case for belief in both creation and evolution at the same time as rejecting creationism.
Philosophy and the Natural Environment
Robin AttfieldLeading international environmental philosophers further the debate about the environment and the metaphysical, ethical, social and international implications.
Democracy and Meritocracy: Philosophical Essays and Talks ...
Godfrey B. Tangwa... Professor Robin Attfield of the University of Wales, Cardiff, not only for writing the Preface, but also for proofreading the manuscript and making a number of useful suggestions. I alone, however, bear responsibility for all shortcomings and for ...
Value, Obligation, and Meta-ethics
Robin AttfieldThis work defends an interrelated set of theses in value-theory, normative ethics and meta-ethics.
Climate Change and Environmental Ethics
PreviewThe next essay is by Professor Robin Attfield, an environmental philosopher and ethicist from Cardiff University. He asserts that biocentrism is “intrinsically superior as an ethic, and significantly strengthens the case for strong international ...
Ethics of the Global Environment
Robin AttfieldThis fully updated and expanded textbook looks at issues including climate change, sustainable development and biodiversity preservation, and sensitively addresses global developments such as the Summits at Durban on climate and at Nagoya ...
Ethics of the Global Environment
Robin AttfieldLappé, Frances Moore, and Rachel Shurman (1994), 'Taking Population Seriously', in Lori Gruen and Dale Jamieson (eds), Reflecting on Nature: Readings in Environmental Philosophy, New York: Oxford University Press, 328– 32. 254 THE ...
International Justice and the Third World: Studies in the ...
PreviewStudies in the Philosophy of Development Robin Attfield, Barry Wilkins. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 finding similar sentiments in Bookchin, 'Social ecology versus “Deep Ecology”', Green Perspectives: Newsletter of the Green ...
Creation, Environment and Ethics
Preview'Rehabilitating Nature and Making Nature Habitable', in Robin Attfield and Andrew Belsey (eds.), Philosophy and the Natural Environment, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994, 45-57; ISBN 0-521-46903-1; ISSN (as special number ...
Nanotechnology: "Risk, Ethics and Law"
PreviewProfessor Robin Attfield (environmental philosophy) and Professor Steven Norris (cultural studies) provided opportunities for challenging questions at a Cardiff University seminar led by Hunt in November 2003. Michael Mehta's interest in ...
Green Ethics and Philosophy: An A-to-Z Guide
Julie Newman1983: Philosophy professor Robin Attfield publishes The Ethics of Environmental Concern, exploring the history of human-centered thinking and its effects on the environment. 1986: American philosopher Paul Taylor publishes Respect for ...
Ethics, Law, and Society
PreviewProfessor Robin Attfield is Professor of Philosophy at Cardiff University, where he has taught philosophy since January 1968. He has also been Visiting Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Ife, Nigeria (1972-1973) and Inter-University Council ...
Environmental Ethics: An Overview for the Twenty-First Century
Robin Attfield58 Frances Moore Lappé and Rachel Shurman, 'Taking People Seriously'. 59 Crocker, 'Hunger, Capability, and Development', p. 222. 60 Jenneth Parker, ' Precautionary Principle', p. 634. 61 Parker, 'Precautionary Principle', p. 634; Parker ...
The Outlaws of Sherwood
Robin McKinleyThe Robin Hood legend comes thrillingly alive in Robin McKinley’s reimagining of the classic adventure Young Robin Longbow, subapprentice forester in the King’s Forest of Nottingham, must contend with the dislike of the Chief Forester, ...
Robin Hood: The Silver Arrow and the Slaves
Lynda EdwardsThis Robin Hood reader is based on an episode from the popular BBC series, where the legend of Robin Hood is updated for a 21st century audience.
The Vegucation of Robin: How Real Food Saved My Life
Robin QuiversCharting her inspiring road to wellness, The Vegucation of Robin describes her transformation inside and out, and, including ninety of her favorite vegan recipes, she encourages readers to join her in putting their health first.
Against the Tide: Back Pain Treatment, the Breakthrough - An ...
Robin McKenzieCo-authored by Ron Bybee, who has determinedly encouraged Robin McKenzie (best-selling author of Treat Your Own Back) to tell his story, this book will fascinate all those who have been involved with Robin and his groundbreaking discoveries ...
The American Shorthorn Herd Book
More editionsHunt's Best by Peerless Robin. Hunt's Choice by Peerless Robin. Hunt's Lad by Peerless Robin. Hunt's Pride by Peerless Robin. Hurd by Prince of Wall. Hurley by Victoria's King. Huron Girl by King. Huron Lady by Victor. Huron Princess by ...
Wild Robin
Susan JeffersRobin hates the chores he must do around his house until he is kidnapped to fairyland where there is nothing to do but play.
The Complete Farseer Trilogy: Assassin’s Apprentice, Royal ...
Robin HobbThe complete Farseer Trilogy by international bestselling author Robin Hobb. ‘In today’s crowded fantasy market Robin Hobb’s books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons’ George R. R. Martin
Robin's Home
Jeannine AtkinsRobin learns how to fly and build a nest. Includes information on the life cycle of robins.
Medium everything: collected writings
Robin TamblynRobin Tamblyn. MEDIUM EVERYTHING: COLLECTED WRITINGS 3. Medium everything: collected writings Copyright ©2006 by Robin Tamblyn All. Robin Tamblyn iLniverse, Inc. New York Lincoln Shanghai.
Robin McGraw's Complete Makeover Guide: A Companion to ...
Robin McGrawSometimes what we need is the right perspective on our beauty. Other times we need the right pair of shoes. For everything in between?what you need is this book!
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