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SUMMARY:Philosophy Walk: Conservation & the Environment Through a Big Picture Lens
DESCRIPTION:What We’ll Explore\nIn this walk led by philosopher Evelyn Brister we’ll explore environmental science and conservation through a philosophical lens\, incorporating considerations about justice\, quality of life\, and sustainability along the way. Some specific foci we’ll be exploring within this broad context include: outdoor recreation\, bio-tech\, and ethical decision-making. Our walk will be held at the newly established Prickly Pear Park in East Helena.  EXCITING!!! \n\n“I love working with communities on environmental issues\, and I love working with scientists on conservation research and practice. Something I do as a philosopher and educator is to explore how to balance differing viewpoints and priorities\, while also addressing ethical questions that tend to get lost in the mix. Philosophers play lots of roles\, and one is helping people step back from their immediate projects to look at the bigger picture. When we’re talking about environmental conservation\, the big picture is especially important because decisions affect a lot of different people\, as well as non-humans\, and they continue to have an impact through time. I work with ecologists and conservation scientists on research related to wetland restoration and coral reef restoration—that work is often about how to let various ethical priorities guide research and practice. In my new book\, A Watershed Moment: The American West in the Age of Limits\, the authors  present practical approaches to addressing ecological\, economic\, and cultural issues that are motivated by philosophical views on justice\, quality of life\, and sustainability.” — Evelyn Brister\, Professor of Philosophy at Rochester Institute of Technology & Faculty Affiliate in Public Policy and Environmental Policy. \n\n \nWhen\nSunday\, June 15th from 9am-12pm \nWhere\nPrickly Pear Park (1525 RTE 518\, East Helena) – Just south of HWY 287 \nRSVP\nRSVP here! \nCost\nFREE (Donations appreciated) \nOther\nWear weather appropriate attire & comfortable shoes.  See also our companion Philosophy Symposium event on Monday\, June 16th w/ guest scholars Evelyn Brister and Travis Brammer. \n\n\n\n\n\nWalk Leader\nEvelyn Brister is a Professor of Philosophy at Rochester Institute of Technology and a faculty affiliate in Public Policy and Environmental Science. Her research examines ethical and political issues in land management and conservation science. She is the editor\, with Robert Frodeman\, of A Guide to Field Philosophy (Routledge\, 2020)\, a collection of essays examining collaborations between philosophers and policymakers\, and she has written over two dozen articles in philosophy and environmental science. She spends as much time as she can in and around Yellowstone.   In her new book\, A Watershed Moment: The American West in the Age of Limits\, she and other authors  present practical approaches to addressing ecological\, economic\, and cultural issues that are motivated by philosophical views on justice\, quality of life\, and sustainability. \nMake a Donation Here\nOur philosophy activities are FREE to the community.  While donations are never expected\, they are always appreciated and help to keep programs like these going. Donations help to cover activity leader honorariums\, implementation\, and resource archiving\, and more!  If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution you can do so by clicking here.  For those facing more challenging financial circumstances\, we ask that you please try to “pay it forward” with acts of kindness for your neighbors and community.  \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Sponsors & PartnersThank you to our community sponsors & partners Doubletree by Hilton Downtown Helena and the Lewis & Clark Library.
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/philosophy-walk-conversing-with-nature-through-a-philosophical-lens/
LOCATION:Prickly Pear Park\, 1525 RTE 518\, East Helena\, Montana\, 59635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Philosophy Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa Diaz-Waian":MAILTO:marisa@merlinccc.org
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