Environmental Ethics and Paradigms

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According to environmental philosophy, what is the main purpose of environmental ethics?

To protect natural entities and promote sustainable use of natural resources (correct)

To ignore the importance of natural resources

To exploit natural entities for human benefit

To prioritize human needs over the environment

Which paradigm in environmental ethics emphasizes the inherent value of the environment apart from its usefulness to humans?

Ecotheology

Anthropocentrism

Theocentrism

Physiocentrism (correct)

In the context of environmental ethics, what is the significance of Planetary Boundaries?

They are solely concerned with space exploration

They prioritize economic growth over environmental conservation

They define the limits within which human activity should operate to maintain Earth's stability (correct)

They have no relevance to the human-earth relationship

What ethical decision does the text suggest when it questions the clearing of forests for human consumption?

Forests should be preserved for the sake of biodiversity and ecological balance Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for humans to consider environmental obligations for future generations?

Present actions can significantly impact the well-being of future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main areas of interest for environmental philosophers?

Defining environment and nature Signup and view all the answers

In environmental philosophy, what does ecofeminism primarily concern?

The intersection of environmental and feminist issues Signup and view all the answers

What are some modern issues within environmental philosophy?

Environmental activism and climate change Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral status of animals and plants in environmental philosophy?

They have intrinsic value Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial question that environmental philosophy addresses?

How can we best understand the relationship between the natural world and human technology and development? Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of environmental philosophy?

Exploring the relationship between human technology and the natural world Signup and view all the answers

What is a key area of interest for environmental philosophers?

The intrinsic value of wilderness Signup and view all the answers

Which issue falls within modern concerns of environmental philosophy?

Environmental justice Signup and view all the answers

What is a major focus area in environmental aesthetics?

Aesthetic value of nature Signup and view all the answers

According to environmental philosophy, what is a crucial question about human environmental relations?

How to best understand the relationship between the natural world and human technology Signup and view all the answers

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