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Which branch of philosophy considers the ethical relationship between human beings and the natural environment?
Which branch of philosophy considers the ethical relationship between human beings and the natural environment?
- Metaphysics
- Aesthetics
- Ethics (correct)
- Epistemology
What is the main focus of environmental ethics?
What is the main focus of environmental ethics?
- Promoting sustainable development
- Advocating for animal rights
- Extending traditional boundaries of ethics to include non-human world (correct)
- Exploring the relationship between humans and technology
Which term is used to describe the philosophy that advocates for the inclusion of the non-human world in ethical considerations?
Which term is used to describe the philosophy that advocates for the inclusion of the non-human world in ethical considerations?
- Deep Ecology (correct)
- Ecofeminism
- Social Ecology
- Environmental Justice
What is the relationship between environmental ethics and environmental philosophy?
What is the relationship between environmental ethics and environmental philosophy?
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What is the main goal of environmental philosophies?
What is the main goal of environmental philosophies?
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Environmental Ethics
- Environmental ethics is the branch of philosophy that considers the ethical relationship between human beings and the natural environment.
- The main focus of environmental ethics is the moral values and principles that guide human behavior towards the natural environment.
Key Terms
- Environmental ethics is also referred to as the philosophy that advocates for the inclusion of the non-human world in ethical considerations, which is described as "eco-centrism".
Environmental Ethics and Environmental Philosophy
- Environmental ethics is a subfield of environmental philosophy, which examines the fundamental principles and concepts underlying human relationships with the natural environment.
Goals of Environmental Philosophies
- The main goal of environmental philosophies is to develop a deeper understanding of the human place within the natural world, and to determine the moral and ethical obligations that humans have towards the environment.
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