Environmental Ethics

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Development Approach

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Assumes that the human race is and should be master of nature and that the Earth and its resources exist solely for our benefit and pleasure.

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Anthropocentrism

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A human-centered view of our relationship with the environment.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in the world, a habitat, or an ecosystem.

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Conservationist Approach

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Tends to strike a balance between unrestrained development and preservation.

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Environmental Justice

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The fair treatment and involvement of all people in environmental policies and practices.

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Biocentrism

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The belief that all living beings have intrinsic value and rights.

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Deep Ecology

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A philosophy that promotes the inherent worth of all living beings regardless of their utility to human needs.

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Sustainable Development

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Ecofeminism

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A movement that combines ecological concerns with feminist ones, highlighting the connection between the exploitation of nature and the oppression of women.

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External Costs

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Costs of a market activity not borne by the producer or consumer.