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SSWI-222G Making/Faking Nature

3 Credits

  • SSWI-222G-01

    Tuesday

    9:00 am – 11:50 am

    North Hall, 112

  • SSWI-222G-02

    Wednesday

    9:00 am – 11:50 am

    North Hall, 114

  • SSWI-222G-03

    Friday

    2:00 pm – 4:50 pm

    Main Building, 301

  • SSWI-222G-04

    Tuesday

    9:00 am – 11:50 am

    DeKalb Hall, 308

  • SSWI-222G-M1

    Wednesday

    2:30 pm – 5:20 pm

    Mwp - Academic Building, 102

This course explores a wide range of philosophical conceptions of nature and examines how these theories have influenced the way we treat our environment, animals, and each other. We will consider, among other things, whether nature is dead, if there was ever such a thing as wilderness, whether we can restore or improve nature, and if so, who should have the power and authority to do so. Readings are selected from a variety of fields in the social sciences and cultural studies.