[038] 'MTSU On the Record' focuses on ethics and the environment

FOR RELEASE: Aug. 23, 2012

EDITORIAL CONTACT: Gina Logue, 615-898-5081

 MURFREESBORO--Dr. Phil Oliver, an MTSU philosophy professor, will discuss his fall class in “Environmental Ethics” at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, and 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, on “MTSU On the Record” with host Gina Logue on WMOT-FM (89.5 and wmot.org).

 Oliver, who has taught the class intermittently for 10 years, approaches the subject from the standpoints of various thinkers who have had an impact on public viewpoints.

The interview will cover how perspectives of environmentalism have changed since the 1960s, conflicts with animal-rights issues and comparisons of conservationism and environmentalism.

To listen to previous “MTSU On the Record” programs, go to www.mtsunews.com and click on “more” under the “Audio Clips” category.

 For more information about “MTSU On the Record,” contact Logue at 615-898-5081 or WMOT-FM at 615-898-2800.

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