Universal Desires and Social Values

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What does the text say about the concept of Equality?

Equality among all - Equality among equals

Define the concept of Power as mentioned in the text.

Capacity to secure/maintain fundamental rights - Competence to make decisions without undue interference

What are the 2 main concepts of Environmental Ethics mentioned in the text?

Frontier Ethics and Sustainable Ethics

Explain the Theory of Property according to John Locke.

God gave all of nature including the 'inferior creatures' to man to hold in common.

What is meant by the Frontier/Mentality Ethics discussed in the text?

The Earth is an unlimited supply of resources for human use. Humans are apart from nature rather than a part of it. Human success is best achieved through the domination and control of nature.

Explore the collective and universal desires shared by individuals regardless of social factors like race, religion, or culture. Topics include power, knowledge, income, and safety in relation to securing fundamental rights, dispelling misunderstandings, eradicating ignorance, achieving freedom from want, conserving natural resources, and maintaining public protection and peace.

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