This book explores the ethical dimensions of nature conservation, discussing how we value the natural world and how it can be protected in a complex context where many ethically significant interests must be carefully weighed and balanced.
Beginning with foundational concepts of nature and humanity's unique ecological role, the book examines how conservation aims to harmonize human impact with the natural world. It analyzes the complex distinction between the natural and the artificial, reveals the pluralism of values underpinning conservation, and delves into challenging practical issues, from the ethical treatment of wild animals and the role of biotechnology to the influence of human preferences in conservation and the pursuit of a virtuous relationship with nature. By integrating diverse ethical perspectives and stakeholder concerns, this work argues for a pluralistic, thoughtful approach to conservation ethics, one that moves beyond instrumental views toward relationship and care, embraces complexity in evaluation and deliberation, and fosters long-term success amid urgent global challenges.
This book will be of great interest to students, scholars and practitioners of nature conservation, environmental management, environmental ethics and environmental philosophy.
| ISBN: | 9781032700175 |
| Publication date: | 16th March 2026 |
| Author: | Pierfrancesco Biasetti |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 310 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Conservation and the Environment |
| Genres: |
Biodiversity Ethics and moral philosophy Human geography Environmentalist thought and ideology Philosophy of science Botany and plant sciences Conservation of the environment Social impact of environmental issues Agricultural science Environmental science, engineering and technology |
This book explores the ethical dimensions of nature conservation, discussing how we value the natural world and how it can be protected in a complex context where many ethically significant interests must be carefully weighed and balanced.
Beginning with foundational concepts of nature and humanity's unique ecological role, the book examines how conservation aims to harmonize human impact with the natural world. It analyzes the complex distinction between the natural and the artificial, reveals the pluralism of values underpinning conservation, and delves into challenging practical issues, from the ethical treatment of wild animals and the role of biotechnology to the influence of human preferences in conservation and the pursuit of a virtuous relationship with nature. By integrating diverse ethical perspectives and stakeholder concerns, this work argues for a pluralistic, thoughtful approach to conservation ethics, one that moves beyond instrumental views toward relationship and care, embraces complexity in evaluation and deliberation, and fosters long-term success amid urgent global challenges.
This book will be of great interest to students, scholars and practitioners of nature conservation, environmental management, environmental ethics and environmental philosophy.
Conservation Ethics features in the following genres: Biodiversity, Ethics and moral philosophy, Human geography, Environmentalist thought and ideology, Philosophy of science, Botany and plant sciences, Conservation of the environment, Social impact of environmental issues, Agricultural science, Environmental science, engineering and technology
Conservation Ethics is available in Hardback, Paperback
Conservation Ethics was written by Pierfrancesco Biasetti and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Conservation Ethics has 310 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in Conservation and the Environment series
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