Environmental Ethics: Definition and History

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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?

1960s

1970s (correct)

1980s

1950s

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?

Silent Spring Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul Ehrlich's 1968 book, 'The Population Bomb,' warn about?

The devastating effects of the increasing human population on the planet's resources Signup and view all the answers

What are the two fundamental questions that environmental ethics aims to address?

What duties do humans have regarding the environment, and why? Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between instrumental value and intrinsic value in environmental ethics?

Instrumental value focuses on the usefulness of nature for human needs, while intrinsic value is the value of nature for its own sake. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of environmental ethics focuses on the interests of all species and natural features of Earth's ecosystems?

Ecocentrism Signup and view all the answers

What does biocentrism in environmental ethics prioritize?

The interests of all species and natural features Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, which type of value is associated with valuing nature regardless of its usefulness to humans?

Biocentrism Signup and view all the answers

From the provided information, which environmental ethics philosophy is more likely to promote harmony and balance in Earth's ecosystems?

Ecocentrism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of anthropocentrism in environmental ethics?

Placing human interests at the center Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the earliest ecocentrist according to the text?

Aldo Leopold Signup and view all the answers

Which view places human wants and needs as more valuable and important than all other natural entities?

Anthropocentrism Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred unit or source of value in Ecocentrism?

Ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental philosopher argues that nature has intrinsic value irrespective of human valuation?

Holmes Rolston Signup and view all the answers

Who built on the original concepts of land ethic introduced by Aldo Leopold?

J.Baird Callicott Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the ethical responsibility of humans in Ecocentrism?

Prefer intrinsic value of nature over instrumental value Signup and view all the answers

What concept places biology above other sciences?

Biocentrism Signup and view all the answers

Which worldview states that humans are not inherently superior to other living things?

Biocentrism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of biocentrism in relation to living organisms?

Interdependence Signup and view all the answers

When considering ethics and morals, what concept does biocentrism often critique?

Human bias Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main pillars of biocentrism concerning species on Earth?

Interdependence Signup and view all the answers

Which concept focuses on promoting the preservation of biodiversity, animal rights, and environmental protection?

Biocentrism Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of ecocentric values?

The reverence and care for the Earth and its ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

Why is an anthropocentric conservation ethic considered inadequate for conserving biodiversity?

It prioritizes human needs over those of all other living beings Signup and view all the answers

What does an ecocentric worldview enable us to realize about our relationship with nature?

We are embedded in a beautiful living world Signup and view all the answers

What is the core belief of biocentrism as described in the text?

Equal consideration for all living things Signup and view all the answers

How does ecocentrism view the relationship between humans and nonhumans?

As interconnected and interdependent Signup and view all the answers

What path does the text suggest as necessary for the flourishing of life on Earth?

Ecocentric worldview and value systems Signup and view all the answers

Environmental Ethics: Definition and History

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What is the primary focus of environmental ethics?

When did environmental ethics develop into a specific philosophical discipline?

What was the key reason for the development of environmental ethics in the 1970s?

Which book published in 1962 raised awareness about pesticide pollution?

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 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?

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?

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?

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?

What is the preferred unit or source of value in Ecocentrism?

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?

What is the basis of the ethical responsibility of humans in Ecocentrism?

What concept places biology above other sciences?

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?

When considering ethics and morals, what concept does biocentrism often critique?

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?

What is the emphasis of ecocentric values?

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 is the core belief of biocentrism as described in the text?

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?

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