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RST 373 - Buddhism, Nature, and Environmental Ethics

3 Credits
Offered Fall
An exploration of traditional Buddhist views of nature, especially in the Zen tradition, in relation to popular images of Buddhism and recent statements by Buddhist thinkers about environmental issues. Drawing from the field of Environmental Ethics, this course will also consider what a rigorous Buddhist environmental ethic might entail.

Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): One 100-Level Religious Studies & Theology Course
Core Curriculum Attribute(s): Ethical Reasoning Language, Arts, and Humanities