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Contemporary continental philosophy has often been disengaged from inquiring into our ethical obligation to nature and the environment. This book demonstrates the usefulness of continental philosophy for addressing major issues in environmental thought. Drawing on the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas, these scholars approach environmental philosophy from both humanistic and non-anthropocentric points of view. On the one hand, the book contributes to the discussion of environmental justice as well as the growth of ecophilosophical literature. At the same time, some of the essays take an interpretative approach to Levinas' thought, finding that his work is able to speak to environmental thinkers whose positions actually diverge quite sharply from his own. This book will be of special interest to scholars and students interested in both continental philosophy and the manifold areas of environmental studies.