Climate Matters Ethics In A Warming World
Climate Matters: Ethics In A Warming World by John Broome, published by W. W. Norton & Company on July 23, 2012, offers a fresh moral perspective on the climate change debate. In this first edition, Broome navigates the complexities of climate change policy without adhering to familiar ideological stances. He explores the moral implications of climate change, addressing what universal standards of goodness and justice demand from individuals and governments alike.
Readers will find that Broome’s analysis challenges conventional thinking, particularly regarding the responsibilities of eco-conscious individuals and policymakers. He discusses the necessity of offsetting carbon emissions and raises critical questions about obligations to future generations. By connecting the science of greenhouse gases with practical decision-making principles, Broome provides insights into effective strategies for addressing climate change. This 210-page work engages with topics such as environmental conservation, ethics, and the philosophical dimensions of global warming, making it a significant contribution to contemporary discussions on this urgent issue.
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A vital new moral perspective on the climate change debate.
Esteemed philosopher John Broome avoids the familiar ideological stances on climate change policy and examines the issue through an invigorating new lens. As he considers the moral dimensions of climate change, he reasons clearly through what universal standards of goodness and justice require of us, both as citizens and as governments. His conclusions—some as demanding as they are logical—will challenge and enlighten. Eco-conscious readers may be surprised to hear they have a duty to offset all their carbon emissions, while policy makers will grapple with Broome’s analysis of what if anything is owed to future generations. From the science of greenhouse gases to the intricate logic of cap and trade, Broome reveals how the principles that underlie everyday decision making also provide simple and effective ideas for confronting climate change. Climate Matters is an essential contribution to one of the paramount issues of our time.
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