What is the restoration thesis and how is it typically employed in the context of arguments concerning wilderness and nature? (a) Do you think these arguments are successful? Explain why or why not.

(3) What is the ‘restoration thesis’ and how is it typically employed in the context of arguments concerning wilderness and nature? (a) Do you think these arguments are successful? Explain why or why not.

(b) What sort of argument would you expect to hear from someone who disagrees with you on your treatment of the ‘restoration thesis’?

(c) How would you respond? [for this question, see especially Robert Elliot, Eric Katz, and Andrew L