Unit 1 chapter 1

Question 1

Ecocentric

Answer 1

ecocentrism finds inherent (intrinsic = value in everything)value in nature.

Question 2

Anthropocentric

Answer 2

The belief that human beings are the center of the universe or most important entity.
- view of being charged with a caretaking or nurturing mission

Question 3

Anthropocentric vs Ecocentric

Answer 3

Anthropocentric ethics = nature deserves moral consideration because how nature is treated affects humans.
Ecocentric ethics = nature deserves moral consideration because how nature