Environmental Ethics

Question 1

Explain the intrinsic value of nature

Answer 1

An organism is self-organising and self-directed, has its own purpose, and form parts of a community

Question 2

Anthropocentrism views of nature

Answer 2

Only includes human beings, nature is only valuable instrumentally and mans place in nature is as lord and master

Question 3

Judo- Christian stewardship views of nature

Answer 3

Includes species/creations as a whole, value nature holistically, see mans place as the caretaker

Question 4

Biocentrism view of nature

Answer 4

Only values individual organisms, as individually intrinsic and sees mans place as one among equals

Question 5

Ecocentrism view of nature

Answer 5

Understands the intrinsic value of species, ecosystems and biosphere, understands the holistic and intrinsic value of nature, sees mans place as a plain citizen