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Which perspective does anthropocentrism prioritize?
Which perspective does anthropocentrism prioritize?
- A non-biased view
- The environment's perspective
- The human's perspective (correct)
- All living things equally
Extrinsic value considers the inherent worth of something, irrespective of its usefulness to humans.
Extrinsic value considers the inherent worth of something, irrespective of its usefulness to humans.
False (B)
Which of the following is an example of intrinsic value?
Which of the following is an example of intrinsic value?
- The cost of medicine.
- The practicality of agriculture.
- The beauty of a forest, regardless of its utility. (correct)
- The price of lumber.
Environmental activism includes campaigns to raise ________ and change ________ .
Environmental activism includes campaigns to raise ________ and change ________ .
Which of the following is a key aspect of deep ecology?
Which of the following is a key aspect of deep ecology?
Social ecology is concerned with the impact of individual actions on the environment.
Social ecology is concerned with the impact of individual actions on the environment.
Name one goal associated with addressing climate change.
Name one goal associated with addressing climate change.
Which of the following best describes environmental activism?
Which of the following best describes environmental activism?
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
According to deep ecology, what should be the primary focus when addressing environmental problems?
According to deep ecology, what should be the primary focus when addressing environmental problems?
Anthropocentrism suggests that all species have equal importance.
Anthropocentrism suggests that all species have equal importance.
_________ involves how people interact with surroundings and the impact of society on the environment.
_________ involves how people interact with surroundings and the impact of society on the environment.
What is a central tenet of Arne Naess's deep ecology?
What is a central tenet of Arne Naess's deep ecology?
Climate change initiatives only focus on protecting food sources.
Climate change initiatives only focus on protecting food sources.
Give a brief description of extrinsic value.
Give a brief description of extrinsic value.
The focus on the _____ of all living things is a key component of deep ecology.
The focus on the _____ of all living things is a key component of deep ecology.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of extrinsic value?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of extrinsic value?
Greta Thunberg is an advocate for social ecology.
Greta Thunberg is an advocate for social ecology.
What is one action associated with environmental activism?
What is one action associated with environmental activism?
The prevention of flooding in cites is a goal of addressing ___________.
The prevention of flooding in cites is a goal of addressing ___________.
Flashcards
Anthropocentrism
Anthropocentrism
Seeing an issue from the human's perspective and solving a problem for human benefit.
Extrinsic Value
Extrinsic Value
The worth of something is dependent on its usefulness to humans; shallow ecology.
Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic Value
The worth of something is inherent and valuable in itself, regardless of human benefit.
Environmental Activism
Environmental Activism
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Social Ecology
Social Ecology
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Deep Ecology
Deep Ecology
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Climate Change
Climate Change
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Study Notes
Anthropocentrism
- Issues are viewed from the human perspective.
- Problems are solved for human benefit.
Climate Change
- Involves the protection of food.
- Aims to prevent flooding in cities.
- A factor in poor quality of life with temperature changes.
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Value
- Extrinsic value aligns with shallow ecology and human benefit.
- Extrinsic value is valuable in relation to something else.
- Extrinsic value is considered instrumental.
- Extrinsic value is anthropocentric.
- Intrinsic value has inherent worth.
- Intrinsic value is about fulfilling one's own interest.
- Intrinsic value is valuable in itself.
- Beauty and diversity are key to intrinsic value.
- "These things count regardless whether or not there is anybody to do the counting"-Rolston
Environmental Activism
- This includes action.
- Campaigns raise awareness to change behavior.
- Strategies are developed.
- Greta Thunberg is an environmental activist.
Social Ecology
- Focuses on how people interact with surroundings.
- Addresses the impact of society on the environment.
Deep Ecology
- Arne Naess is associated with deep ecology.
- Focus on underlying problems is necessary.
- A true understanding of nature is needed.
- It encompasses a holistic view.
- Well-being of all living things is essential.
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