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What is the central concern of environmental ethics as it pertains to the world of business?
What is the central concern of environmental ethics as it pertains to the world of business?
Impact of company activities on the natural world
What is the 'business case' for environmental conservation?
What is the 'business case' for environmental conservation?
It makes good business or economic sense to take care of the environment.
According to Norman Bowie, what questions need to be addressed regarding corporate attention to environmental concerns?
According to Norman Bowie, what questions need to be addressed regarding corporate attention to environmental concerns?
Obligations towards the natural environment and the motivation for environmental conservation.
What are some concerns raised about environmental degradation and profitability?
What are some concerns raised about environmental degradation and profitability?
How does the anthropocentric viewpoint differ from the ecocentric viewpoint in environmental ethics?
How does the anthropocentric viewpoint differ from the ecocentric viewpoint in environmental ethics?
Explain the ecocentric viewpoint with regard to environmental ethics in the business world.
Explain the ecocentric viewpoint with regard to environmental ethics in the business world.
What is the main difference between weak anthropocentrism and strong anthropocentrism?
What is the main difference between weak anthropocentrism and strong anthropocentrism?
Define non-anthropocentrism and explain its core principle.
Define non-anthropocentrism and explain its core principle.
What is psychocentrism and why does it believe human beings are more valuable in the environment?
What is psychocentrism and why does it believe human beings are more valuable in the environment?
What is the significance of biocentrism in terms of environmental ethics?
What is the significance of biocentrism in terms of environmental ethics?
Who coined the term 'holism' and what does it emphasize about environment systems?
Who coined the term 'holism' and what does it emphasize about environment systems?
How does ecocentrism differ from anthropocentrism?
How does ecocentrism differ from anthropocentrism?
What is one potential negative impact of businesses preferring foreign suppliers from countries with lax environmental regulations?
What is one potential negative impact of businesses preferring foreign suppliers from countries with lax environmental regulations?
What is the primary focus of environmental ethics, as defined by Wikipedia?
What is the primary focus of environmental ethics, as defined by Wikipedia?
What is the core principle of environmental ethics, according to the passage?
What is the core principle of environmental ethics, according to the passage?
Which paradigm emphasizes the intrinsic value of nature, as mentioned in the passage?
Which paradigm emphasizes the intrinsic value of nature, as mentioned in the passage?
What is one potential issue with businesses trading with states at war or under international embargo?
What is one potential issue with businesses trading with states at war or under international embargo?
How does the ecocentric viewpoint differ from the anthropocentric viewpoint in environmental ethics?
How does the ecocentric viewpoint differ from the anthropocentric viewpoint in environmental ethics?
Study Notes
Environmental Ethics
- Environmental ethics is a branch of ethics that studies the relationship between human beings and the environment.
- It believes that humans are part of society and are connected to other living creatures, including plants and animals.
- Environmental ethics emphasizes the importance of respecting and honoring the natural world and using morals and ethics when dealing with it.
Paradigms of Environmental Ethics
- The main competing paradigms are anthropocentrism, physiocentrism (also known as ecocentrism), and theocentrism.
Anthropocentrism
- Anthropocentrism is a principle that believes human beings are at the center of the environment.
- There are two further divisions of anthropocentrism: weak anthropocentrism and strong anthropocentrism.
- Weak anthropocentrism believes that human beings are the center because it is only through their perspective that environmental situations can be interpreted.
- Strong anthropocentrism believes that human beings are at the center because they rightfully deserve to be there.
Non-Anthropocentrism
- Non-anthropocentrism is a principle that gives value to every object, every animal in nature.
- It believes that everything that sustains itself in nature has inherent value.
Psychocentrism
- Psychocentrism is a principle that believes human beings hold more value in the environment because their mental capacities are better developed and far more complex than any other element in the environment.
Biocentrism
- Biocentrism is a philosophy that imparts importance to all living beings.
- It ensures the proper balance of ecology on the planet.
Holism
- Holism is a philosophy that considers environment systems as a whole rather than individual parts of something.
- It considers these environment systems to be valuable.
Impact of Business on the Environment
- Environmental ethics is concerned with the impact that a company's activities have on the natural world.
- Questions arise about the motivation for corporate attention to environmental concerns.
- There can be a strong 'business case' for environmental conservation, as it can make good business or economic sense.
- Environmental degradation can often be profitable, as the polluting company gains the benefits, but everyone shares in the costs.
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Explore the differences between weak anthropocentrism and strong anthropocentrism, with a focus on why human beings are considered the center in environmental interpretations. Learn about Peter Vardy's distinction between the two perspectives.
