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| − | [[Anthropocentrism]] regards humans as separate from and superior to nature and holds that human life has intrinsic value while other entities (including animals, plants, mineral resources, and so on) are resources that may justifiably be exploited for the benefit of humankind. | + | ==Definition== |
| + | [[Anthropocentrism]] regards humans as separate from and superior to nature and holds that human life has intrinsic value while other entities (including animals, plants, mineral resources, and so on) are resources that may justifiably be exploited for the benefit of humankind.<ref>Encyclopedia Britannica, ''Anthropocentrism'' https://www.britannica.com/topic/anthropocentrism</ref> | ||
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| + | E. O. Wilson's view, “If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed 10,000 years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos.” | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:13, 23 August 2023
Definition
Anthropocentrism regards humans as separate from and superior to nature and holds that human life has intrinsic value while other entities (including animals, plants, mineral resources, and so on) are resources that may justifiably be exploited for the benefit of humankind.[1]
Context
E. O. Wilson's view, “If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed 10,000 years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos.”
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia Britannica, Anthropocentrism https://www.britannica.com/topic/anthropocentrism
