Faculty Advisor
Dr David Rossiter
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2023
Keywords
Thesis
Abstract
I will begin by setting the scene of Deepwater Horizon and the events leading up to and following the blowout, providing critical context to understanding why this disaster happened. I will then give a brief summary of the history of deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico in order to provide some of the historical context not apparent in the actual event itself. Next I will dive into the rich history of Greek and Roman environmental philosophy, describing crucial theories from Plato’s Republic as well as thoughts from his student Aristotle, Pythagoras, and the Stoics.
Recommended Citation
Peterson, Isaac, "Undergraduate Thesis - From Plato to Policy: The Religious History of Environmental Thought and its Role in the Deepwater Horizon Disaster" (2023). College of the Environment Internship Reports. 99.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/cenv_internship/99
Type
Text
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf