University of Phoenix Material Terms and Definitions Worksheet Write brief descriptions for each of the following terms. If you use an outside source to define them‚ include an APA citation for the source. Scientific method a method of research in which a problem is identified‚ relevant dataare gathered‚ a hypothesis is formulated from these data‚ and the hypothesis is empirically tested. Environmental science The interdisciplinary study of how humanity interacts with other organisms and
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Naess’ DEM will be brought under the spotlight. In the article Naess intends to accomplish two primary goals. The first is to challenge Richard A. Watson’s assessment of the DEM‚ in particular focussing on Watson’s paper ‘A Critique of Anti-Anthropocentric Biocentrism’‚ which he sees as containing ambiguities and being based on incorrectly drawn conclusions. The second of these aims is to dispel certain false preconceptions of the movement and its related philosophy‚ and to clarify the viewpoint
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harming other life forms for their own ends-many of them are vegetarians or vegans. (Agar‚ 2001). The anthropocentric view suggests that humans have a greater intrinsic value than other species. The view that humans have greater intrinsic value than other species also influences ethical judgments about interactions with other organisms. Another possible implication or assumption of the anthropocentric view is the belief that humans are the height of the natural evolutionary progression of species and
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entitled "Animals" discusses the prevalence of anthropocentrism in literature. Anthropocentrism is the idea that humans act as if they are the center of the earth and playing the role of god. Jewett’s short story "A White Heron" illustrates anthropocentric thinking through the hunter’s desire to kill the white heron In "The White Heron" the hunter acts as god of the land‚ hunting birds without regard to their well-being or other factors. In the story‚ the hunter is searching for the white heron
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• Life-forms (biodiversity) • Life-support systems (biosphere) • For all species • Atomistic is individual centered • Anthropocentric (human-centered) • Biocentric (life-centered) ANTHROPOCENTRIC‚ BIOCENTRIC‚ AND ECOCENTRIC • Anthropocentric (human-centered) • No-problem school (all problems solved)‚ free-market school (global economy)‚ responsible school (mix of previous 2) • Instrumental values
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Response: “Man’s Control Over Civilization: An Anthropocentric Illusion” In Leslie White’s article‚ “Man’s Control Over Civilization: An Anthropocentric Illusion‚” he analyzes and dissects the widespread belief that humans control the culture they reside in. After much explanation and reasoning‚ White proves to readers that this relationship between humans and control is actually opposite of the normal way of thinking. The author’s belief that “culture is the determinant” is an accurate description
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“SAVE THE RHINO” Student Number : 47701501 Name : Ayesha Bibi Abdulkader Step 2: What was your original answer and why? My original answer was E – We must save the rhino because it is the right thing to do. In terms of morals and etiquettes – killing is wrong‚ not only of people but also of animals. This was based on an intrinsic value‚ since god created us all. The extinction of the rhino would rapidly be followed by the loss of other endangered and threatened wildlife in Africa. What is
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To be anthropocentric is to “regard humankind as the central or most important element of existence‚ especially as opposed to God or animals‚” according to the American Heritage Stedman’s Medical Dictionary. In simpler terms‚ everything that exists in the world should
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equilibrium Deep ecology: value in all life forms Ecosophy A word formed by contracting the phrase ‘ecological philosophy’. It refers to philosophies which have an ecocentric or biocentric perspective such as deep ecology Strengths: Reject anthropocentric ethics Weaknesses: http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415366311/resources/chapter15.pdf APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS Introductory dilemma: Overview of issues arising out of the threats to the environment posed by technological
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have intrinsic value to humans as other people are anthropocentric. They are so human centred that they do not see the importance of the ecosystem. To people who brutally kill Rhinos they see Rhinos as having instrumental value to them. They are in need of Rhino horns only. What you think about my preferred answer and of course why? I think you need to apply common intuition to understand what role nature plays in us as humans. You are anthropocentric in your outlook; you believe that the value of people
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