Simon P. James is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Durham University

"Environmental Philosophy is an extremely readable introduction to the field. Clearly written and carefully argued, its discussion of recent philosophical approaches is admirably broad. It draws on a rich set of real-world cases and shows a keen awareness of contemporary environmental issues such animal ethics, climate change, and ecosystem services."Emily Brady, Professor of Environment and Philosophy, University of Edinburgh'Simon James has written an engaging book that covers many of the most important philosophical questions raised by environmental issues, and is well suited to serve as a text for a course in environmental philosophy.'Peter Singer, AC, Princeton University'Addressing a subject both diffuse and urgent, James's account concentrates on a well-chosen handful of its most essential challenges. He also ensures that theory, no matter how complex, is grounded in practice. The result is the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to environmental philosophy I know.'Patrick Curry, University of Wales Trinity St David

• AcknowledgementsIntroduction: What is Environmental Philosophy?1: Animal Suffering, and Why it Matters2: Beyond Animal Liberation,3: Biocentrism and Ecocentrism4: Questions of Value5: How Should one Live?6: The Aesthetics of Nature7: Nature, Wild and Restored8: Climate ChangeSummary

Simon P. James is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Durham University

"Environmental Philosophy is an extremely readable introduction to the field. Clearly written and carefully argued, its discussion of recent philosophical approaches is admirably broad. It draws on a rich set of real-world cases and shows a keen awareness of contemporary environmental issues such animal ethics, climate change, and ecosystem services."Emily Brady, Professor of Environment and Philosophy, University of Edinburgh'Simon James has written an engaging book that covers many of the most important philosophical questions raised by environmental issues, and is well suited to serve as a text for a course in environmental philosophy.'Peter Singer, AC, Princeton University'Addressing a subject both diffuse and urgent, James's account concentrates on a well-chosen handful of its most essential challenges. He also ensures that theory, no matter how complex, is grounded in practice. The result is the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to environmental philosophy I know.'Patrick Curry, University of Wales Trinity St David

• AcknowledgementsIntroduction: What is Environmental Philosophy?1: Animal Suffering, and Why it Matters2: Beyond Animal Liberation,3: Biocentrism and Ecocentrism4: Questions of Value5: How Should one Live?6: The Aesthetics of Nature7: Nature, Wild and Restored8: Climate ChangeSummary

Simon P. James is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Durham University

"Environmental Philosophy is an extremely readable introduction to the field. Clearly written and carefully argued, its discussion of recent philosophical approaches is admirably broad. It draws on a rich set of real-world cases and shows a keen awareness of contemporary environmental issues such animal ethics, climate change, and ecosystem services."Emily Brady, Professor of Environment and Philosophy, University of Edinburgh'Simon James has written an engaging book that covers many of the most important philosophical questions raised by environmental issues, and is well suited to serve as a text for a course in environmental philosophy.'Peter Singer, AC, Princeton University'Addressing a subject both diffuse and urgent, James's account concentrates on a well-chosen handful of its most essential challenges. He also ensures that theory, no matter how complex, is grounded in practice. The result is the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to environmental philosophy I know.'Patrick Curry, University of Wales Trinity St David

• AcknowledgementsIntroduction: What is Environmental Philosophy?1: Animal Suffering, and Why it Matters2: Beyond Animal Liberation,3: Biocentrism and Ecocentrism4: Questions of Value5: How Should one Live?6: The Aesthetics of Nature7: Nature, Wild and Restored8: Climate ChangeSummary