LIB315 Week 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

LIB315 Week 1 Discussion 

Dq1

Gottlieb asks, “Of what value is nature?” Based on your reading of Part I, “can we speak of love or mutual respect for a particular tree, an endangered species, or an ecosystem?” Select at least two writers from this section and analyze how their responses to these questions may vary or agree with your own.

Dq2

In the Introduction, Gottlieb suggests that there is both “good news and bad news” regarding the environment. He states that how individuals view nature may be influenced by their personal theology, philosophy, or worldview. In your opinion, do we need religion or philosophy to help us perceive the value of nature? Is religion or philosophy essentially a “private matter of personal faith” or is it a necessary prerequisite to create a community response to an environmental crisis?