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The value of something based on its usefulness to someone's goals. Ethical Perspective: Anthropocentrism tends to view nature as having instrumental value, whereas ecocentrism recognizes both intrinsic and instrumental values of nature.

The variety and variability of life on earth. Ethical Perspective: Ecocentrism emphasizes the ethical importance of maintaining biodiversity for its own sake, whereas anthropocentrism may prioritize biodiversity if it serves human interests.

A nature-centered philosophy that places intrinsic value on all living organisms and their natural environment, regardless of their perceived utility or importance to human beings. Ethical Perspective: Suggests that human interests do not take precedence over the welfare of other living things and promotes conservation and sustainability.

A human-centered philosophy that argues human beings are the most important entity in the universe. Ethical Perspective: Often criticized for being self-serving and for justifying environmental degradation for human benefit.

A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional and global climates. Ethical Perspective: Ecocentrism views climate change as a serious issue for all life on Earth, while an anthropocentric view might focus on the impacts to human life, economy, and property.

The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; wise use of natural resources. Ethical Perspective: Supported in both ecocentrism for the sake of the environment itself and anthropocentrism for the continued availability of resources for human use.

The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices. Ethical Perspective: While ecocentrism might promote stewardship out of a moral duty to the environment, anthropocentrism may do so from a point of view that it benefits human societies.

The inherent worth of something, independent of its utility to someone. Ethical Perspective: In ecocentrism, all living things are said to have intrinsic value, while anthropocentrism may only ascribe intrinsic value to humans.

An environmental philosophy that promotes the inherent worth of living beings regardless of their instrumental utility to human needs. Ethical Perspective: Favors reducing human interference with nature and supports a radical shift in human consciousness towards respecting all forms of life.