Environmental Ethics/Worldviews

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Ecocentric worldview

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A perspective that prioritizes the well-being of the environment and all living beings, rather than just human interests.

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Anthropocentric worldview

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A perspective that places humans at the center of consideration, valuing nature primarily for its utility to humans.

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Instrumental value

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The value assigned to an object or organism based on its usefulness or purpose to humans.

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Inherent value

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The value that an object or organism has in itself, independent of its utility to humans.

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Economic development and resource consumption

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Economic development is often associated with increased consumption of resources.

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Sustainable use of resources

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Using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Ecological footprint

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A measure of the environmental impact of an individual or community, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to sustain their use of natural resources.

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Nature's role in anthropocentrism

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In an anthropocentric worldview, nature is often seen as a resource for human benefit.

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Ecocentric approach to economic growth

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An ecocentric approach suggests that economic growth should not come at the expense of environmental health.

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Sustainable development

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Development that balances economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity.