Question 1 What is environmentalism? What are the key arguments of this ideology? Flashcards
What is environmentalism? What are the key arguments of this ideology?
Environmentalism is described as a political philosophy that advocates heightened sensitivity for the environment. Its key arguments include the need for a regulated economy and protectionist policies to safeguard the environment. Environmentalism prioritizes environmental rights over individual rights. It is also noted that environmentalism believes human nature is largely biological and best understood in ecological terms, and it advocates for liberty and equality/justice for all sentient beings. A core argument is the encouragement of the diversity of life in all forms. The source also points out that environmentalism is rooted in concerns from the 1800s regarding the rise of industrialization and privatization of lands.
