John R. Lewis College

JRLC 66 Extinction and Justice

Examines histories of extinction, with particular attention to how human activity has contributed to species loss. Using the concept of “multispecies justice” as a guide, students consider a variety of historical extinction events, explore how certain endangered species were brought back from the brink, discuss responsibilities to nonhuman beings, and debate the ethics of ongoing de-extinction projects.

Credits

5

General Education Code

PE-E