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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which ethical view emphasizes compassion for all life?

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

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

<p>Conservationism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Personal interests (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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. (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do different religious traditions have varying perspectives on?

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