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Eco-Justice and Social Movements
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Anthropocentrism
It's the belief that human needs and interests are of utmost importance, often criticized in environmental ethics for disregarding the intrinsic value of nature.
Ecofeminism
This connects the exploitation and domination of women with that of the environment, advocating for the collective liberation of women and nature.
Eco-Justice
It emphasizes that environmental issues are deeply connected to social justice concerns, advocating for equitable treatment of all species, including humans, in the distribution of environmental benefits and risks.
The Tragedy of the Commons
This concept is critical to environmental ethics as it describes the issue of individuals depleting shared resources for personal gain, leading to collective ruin, prompting the need for sustainable management and communal responsibility.
Deep Ecology
Movement advocating for the intrinsic worth of all living beings regardless of their instrumental utility to human needs, influencing a holistic approach to environmental ethics.
Biocentrism
Philosophical view emphasizing the value and rights of all living organisms, not just humans, influencing environmental ethics through a more inclusive consideration of the natural world.
Land Ethic
Popularized by Aldo Leopold, it's a philosophy that promotes an ecological approach to ethics, treating the land and its ecosystems as a community to which humans belong and have obligations.
Conservation Movement
This movement is significant to environmental ethics as it promotes the sustainable use of nature's resources and the protection of wildlife and habitats from destruction.
Environmental Justice
This movement addresses the unfair distribution of environmental burdens and benefits, emphasizing that marginalized communities often bear the brunt of environmental degradation.
Sustainability
Importance to environmental ethics as it focuses on meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, emphasizing balance between environment, economy, and society.
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