Voisey’s Bay Nickel Mine and UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Which ethical standard is based on the 'Golden rule' principle?

  • Biopiracy
  • Categorical imperative (correct)
  • Utilitarian principle
  • Intrinsic value

    • What does the concept of intrinsic value refer to?

  • The study of good and bad
  • Harmful effects of human impacts on the environment
  • Commercialization of biological resources
  • An inherent right to exist (correct)

    • Which ethical principle aims at producing the most benefits for the most people?

  • Categorical imperative
  • Golden rule principle
  • Utilitarian principle (correct)
  • Intrinsic value

    • What is the focus of ethical standards in relation to environmental ethics?

    <p>Differentiating between right and wrong actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ethical standard emphasizes the inherent right of entities to exist?

    <p>Intrinsic value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern raised regarding exposing some people to pollution?

    <p>Ethical dilemmas due to unequal consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical view emphasizes compassion for all life?

    <p>Jain Dharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement emphasized the preservation of nature to maintain its pristine state?

    <p>Conservationism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is associated with the concept of the 'Land Ethic' within environmental ethics?

    <p>Aldo Leopold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical principle focuses on promoting the greatest good for the greatest number of people?

    <p>Utilitarian principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which critique is often associated with traditional conservation and preservation movements?

    <p>Is criticized as elitist and arrogant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which view within environmental ethics believes that all living beings have equal value?

    <p>'Deep ecology'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences individuals' decisions and actions based on environmental values?

    <p>Personal interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a significant role in determining different religious traditions' perspectives on humankind's relationship to nature?

    <p>Cultural perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of culture plays a role in the shared ways of life and values among groups of people?

    <p>Knowledge and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the perception of the environment based on culture and worldview?

    <p>It is influenced by knowledge and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are political attitudes regarding government intervention and private property described in the text?

    <p>Highly influential on environmental values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do different religious traditions have varying perspectives on?

    <p>Nature's intrinsic value</p> Signup and view all the answers

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