Environmental Ethics🌎

Question 1

Anthropomorphism

Answer 1

Giving something human qualities

Question 2

Stewardship

Answer 2

God has given the earth to human beings so he expects them to look after it
(theological idea)

Question 3

Conservation

Answer 3

It is how humans should interact with and understand the nature of the environment (secular idea)

Question 4

Sentient beings

Answer 4

Being able to feel pleasure and pain (human)

Question 5

Intrinsic value

Answer 5

Values in themselves (humans)

Question 6

Instrumental value

Answer 6

Value for a particular purpose e.g. animals serve human needs

Question 7

Christian concept of Stewardship

Answer 7

They understand the impact of their actions on the environment and must create a balance between consumption and conservation

Question 8

Dominion

Answer 8

Humans are instated by God to rule over the Earth and use its resources for their own purpose

Question 9

Anthropocentric

Answer 9

Humans have greater moral significance than animals