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  • A Practical, Ethical Critique of Hydraulic Fracturing and the Shale Gas Extraction Process

    Creator:
    Bullock, Claude George, III
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    This thesis analyzes the emerging technology of hydraulic fracturing and shale gas extraction process through a pluralistic philosophical approach. Rather than defending traditional values in nature, such as intrinsic value, I defend a metaphilosophical pragmatism centered on policy implications. I argue that different philosophical positions will, most of the time,...
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    ecosphere broadly; no matter the philosophical position a person defends. Andrew Light refers to this

  • Rethinking autonomy in group home policy

    Creator:
    Gaddis, Matthew A.
    Abstract:
    In this thesis I argue that in contemporary Oregon, the policies and design of group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities emphasizes an ineffective conception of autonomy, and this emphasis should be shifted to provide better opportunities for the growth of individuals both within the homes and in their communities....
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    this possible. I would also like to thank the other members of my committee, Andrew Valls and Marisa