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?

Differentiating between right and wrong actions Signup and view all the answers

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

Intrinsic value Signup and view all the answers

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

Ethical dilemmas due to unequal consequences Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical view emphasizes compassion for all life?

Jain Dharma Signup and view all the answers

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

Conservationism Signup and view all the answers

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

Aldo Leopold Signup and view all the answers

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

Utilitarian principle Signup and view all the answers

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

Is criticized as elitist and arrogant Signup and view all the answers

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

'Deep ecology' Signup and view all the answers

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

Personal interests Signup and view all the answers

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

Cultural perspectives 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?

Knowledge and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

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

It is influenced by knowledge and beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

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

Highly influential on environmental values Signup and view all the answers

What do different religious traditions have varying perspectives on?

Nature's intrinsic value Signup and view all the answers