Examination of conflicting positions on how we do and should view the natural world and ourselves, beginning with review of the history of attitudes to the environment and our place in it. Emphasis on evolution of attitudes to human nature and the environment in industrial society, critiques of these attitudes and implications for approaches to modern environmental issues. [Note: Field trip fee up to $100 may be charged. Formerly ERS 395] Prereq: Level at least 2A Environment and Resource Studies
