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What is the primary focus of environmental ethics?
What is the primary focus of environmental ethics?
- Studying the ethical relationship between humans and the environment (correct)
- Exploring economic theories
- Analyzing the impact of technology on society
- Investigating the history of human civilizations
When did environmental ethics develop into a specific philosophical discipline?
When did environmental ethics develop into a specific philosophical discipline?
- 1960s
- 1970s (correct)
- 1980s
- 1950s
What was the key reason for the development of environmental ethics in the 1970s?
What was the key reason for the development of environmental ethics in the 1970s?
- Population decrease
- Technological advancement
- Economic stability
- Increasing awareness of environmental impacts (correct)
Which book published in 1962 raised awareness about pesticide pollution?
Which book published in 1962 raised awareness about pesticide pollution?
What did Paul Ehrlich's 1968 book, 'The Population Bomb,' warn about?
What did Paul Ehrlich's 1968 book, 'The Population Bomb,' warn about?
What are the two fundamental questions that environmental ethics aims to address?
What are the two fundamental questions that environmental ethics aims to address?
What is the main difference between instrumental value and intrinsic value in environmental ethics?
What is the main difference between instrumental value and intrinsic value in environmental ethics?
Which type of environmental ethics focuses on the interests of all species and natural features of Earth's ecosystems?
Which type of environmental ethics focuses on the interests of all species and natural features of Earth's ecosystems?
What does biocentrism in environmental ethics prioritize?
What does biocentrism in environmental ethics prioritize?
Based on the text, which type of value is associated with valuing nature regardless of its usefulness to humans?
Based on the text, which type of value is associated with valuing nature regardless of its usefulness to humans?
From the provided information, which environmental ethics philosophy is more likely to promote harmony and balance in Earth's ecosystems?
From the provided information, which environmental ethics philosophy is more likely to promote harmony and balance in Earth's ecosystems?
What is the main focus of anthropocentrism in environmental ethics?
What is the main focus of anthropocentrism in environmental ethics?
Who is considered the earliest ecocentrist according to the text?
Who is considered the earliest ecocentrist according to the text?
Which view places human wants and needs as more valuable and important than all other natural entities?
Which view places human wants and needs as more valuable and important than all other natural entities?
What is the preferred unit or source of value in Ecocentrism?
What is the preferred unit or source of value in Ecocentrism?
Which environmental philosopher argues that nature has intrinsic value irrespective of human valuation?
Which environmental philosopher argues that nature has intrinsic value irrespective of human valuation?
Who built on the original concepts of land ethic introduced by Aldo Leopold?
Who built on the original concepts of land ethic introduced by Aldo Leopold?
What is the basis of the ethical responsibility of humans in Ecocentrism?
What is the basis of the ethical responsibility of humans in Ecocentrism?
What concept places biology above other sciences?
What concept places biology above other sciences?
Which worldview states that humans are not inherently superior to other living things?
Which worldview states that humans are not inherently superior to other living things?
What is the main focus of biocentrism in relation to living organisms?
What is the main focus of biocentrism in relation to living organisms?
When considering ethics and morals, what concept does biocentrism often critique?
When considering ethics and morals, what concept does biocentrism often critique?
What is one of the main pillars of biocentrism concerning species on Earth?
What is one of the main pillars of biocentrism concerning species on Earth?
Which concept focuses on promoting the preservation of biodiversity, animal rights, and environmental protection?
Which concept focuses on promoting the preservation of biodiversity, animal rights, and environmental protection?
What is the emphasis of ecocentric values?
What is the emphasis of ecocentric values?
Why is an anthropocentric conservation ethic considered inadequate for conserving biodiversity?
Why is an anthropocentric conservation ethic considered inadequate for conserving biodiversity?
What does an ecocentric worldview enable us to realize about our relationship with nature?
What does an ecocentric worldview enable us to realize about our relationship with nature?
What is the core belief of biocentrism as described in the text?
What is the core belief of biocentrism as described in the text?
How does ecocentrism view the relationship between humans and nonhumans?
How does ecocentrism view the relationship between humans and nonhumans?
What path does the text suggest as necessary for the flourishing of life on Earth?
What path does the text suggest as necessary for the flourishing of life on Earth?
