Environmentalism: a philosophic dissection

INTRODUCTION
What is the philosophic essence of Environmentalism, as distinct from its scientific claims, and to the extent this doctrine is accepted culturally and implemented politically, what will be its effect on human well-being?
POINTS OF DISCUSSION

• Environmentalism's reconceptualization of "environment."
• Environmentalism and the doctrine of intrinsic value
• Environmentalism and Kant’s ethics
• Environmentalism compared to Marxism, religion, egalitarianism, humanism
• Is Environmentalism qua philosophy for or against human welfare
• Environmentalism's relationship to science
• Environmentalism and politics

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