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What is anthropocentrism?
What is anthropocentrism?
- A philosophy that entangles humanity and nature, emphasising their interdependence
- A system of beliefs that frames humans as separate from and superior to the nonhuman world (correct)
- A belief system that considers humanity as part of nature
- A way of measuring progress against a "gross national happiness" index
What is Anthropocentrism?
What is Anthropocentrism?
- A system of beliefs that frames humans as separate from and superior to the nonhuman world (correct)
- This is incorrect because Anthropocentrism considers humanity as separate from and superior to the nonhuman world, not as part of nature
- This is incorrect because Anthropocentrism does not prioritize ecological well-being over economic growth.
- This is incorrect because Anthropocentrism does not frame humans as part of nature, but rather as separate from it.
What distinguishes indigenous belief systems from Western belief systems?
What distinguishes indigenous belief systems from Western belief systems?
- They view the natural world as separated from humans
- They prioritise economic growth over human and ecological well-being
- They emphasise the separation of humans from nature
- They see nonhumans as having intrinsic value to be respected (correct)
What is the difference between Western and Indigenous belief systems regarding nonhumans?
What is the difference between Western and Indigenous belief systems regarding nonhumans?
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Study Notes
- Almost every industry is contributing to climate and ecological breakdown.
- The separation of humans from nature in Western culture can be traced back to the rise of Judeo-Christian values 2000 years ago.
- Prior to that, belief systems with multiple gods and earth spirits dominated, considering humanity as part of nature.
- Anthropocentrism, a system of beliefs that frames humans as separate from and superior to the nonhuman world, laid the foundations of modern Western society.
- The opposition between reason and nature legitimised the subjugation of social groups.
- Viewing the natural world as separated from humans is not only ethically problematic but empirically false.
- Governments and corporations have destabilised the fundamental chemistry of the global climate system.
- Indigenous belief systems often portray nonhumans as kin with intrinsic value to be respected.
- Eastern philosophies and religions entangle humanity and nature, emphasising that all things depend on others for their existence and well-being.
- Bhutan measures progress against a “gross national happiness” index, prioritising human and ecological well-being over economic growth.
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