transition from an anthropocentric (human-centered) to a biocentric (humans as only one element in the ecosystem) view in both religious and scientific traditions is only to be welcomed. 4 What is unacceptable are the radical conclusions drawn by deep ecology‚ in particular‚ that intervention in nature should be guided primarily by the need to preserve biotic integrity rather than by the needs of humans. The latter for deep ecologists is anthropocentric‚ the former biocentric. This dichotomy is‚
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To say I am biocentric would be wrong. To say I am anthropocentric would be wrong too. Lastly‚ to say I am completely ecocentric would also be wrong. I believe that there is a balance between each worldview that benefits all without fully discrediting the other. We need to take care of the earth and all on it‚ but we also should make our time on earth worthwhile. Killing an animal is not what people should be afraid of‚ it is one of the most common acts in the animal kingdom. We should not feel guilty
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Biocentric Ethics Analysis SCI/362 - Environmental Issues and Ethics January 27‚ 2014 Howard Schmidt‚ M.S.‚ M.B.A. Biocentric Ethics Analysis Inherent and intrinsic value both refer to the value that is within the item or organism‚ it has value in and of itself; the value within the item or organism is “independent of the interests‚ needs‚ or uses of anyone else” (DesJardins‚ 2013‚ p. 113). Inherent value refers to the value that is found or recognized within the item or organism; whether spiritual
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The biocentric viewpoint is where all life has moral standing. There are many people like Paul Taylor or Albert Schweitzer that have their own theories about biocentrism as well. The biocentric viewpoint says that all life has moral standing‚ but is this the correct viewpoint to take in order to determine how people ought to act in relation to the environment? This is the correct view point in regards to the environment because this view give all life moral standing. Allowing an environment to be
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XXXXXXXX Alex Hallam Philosophy 252: Contemporary Moral Problems 3 December 2012 William Baxter’s Anthropocentric Justification Regarding Regulation of Pollution Introduction: William Baxter addresses the issue of pollution‚ using a human-oriented method by which all value assigned to flora and fauna is dependent on each entity’s benefits to humans. In this essay I will briefly explain Baxter’s anthropocentric approach‚ attempt to show the flaws in Baxter’s arguments‚ examine his possible recourse after
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Biocentric Ethics Analysis SCI/362 April 1‚ 2014 Prof. Michelle Orzech Biocentric Ethics Analysis There have been debates about GMO’s for decades. While farmers fight for their land and the continuance to produce‚ farmers were given the option to plant seeds that are genetically modified. The seeds in turn would grow more crops and last longer. The compulsion on the farmers to make ample crops and try to help world hunger would not just cost more for them‚ but it can also cause lack of
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A Critique of Man’s Control Over Civilization: An Anthropocentric Illusion By Leslie A. White. Within the first few sentences of the article Leslie White provides us with a clear thesis: Man believes that he is in control of his civilization by creations such as "tools and machines At least he so fondly believes." The purpose of Leslie’s article is to prove that man only believes that he has control over civilization and the process which are contained herein. Leslie starts the article
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as important beings. Stereotypically biocentrics are against 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
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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 play a larger role. • Biocentric (life-centered) • Human as one with the earth • Aldo
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philosophy of ecological harmony or 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
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