What property must something have (or be) in order to have i… What property must something have (or be) in order to have intrinsic value for Taylor’s biocentrism? Read Details
One difference Leopold made from traditional ethical systems… One difference Leopold made from traditional ethical systems is that Leopold’s “land ethic” was holistic (as opposed to individualistic). Read Details
Biocentrists have to make the claim that not all interests a… Biocentrists have to make the claim that not all interests are psychological. Read Details
Longtermism is the view that we should strive for what is be… Longtermism is the view that we should strive for what is best for long-term environmental stability. Read Details
Phenology is the study of how toxins spread in an ecosystem. Phenology is the study of how toxins spread in an ecosystem. Read Details
One way to understand ecosystems, claims Leopold, is that th… One way to understand ecosystems, claims Leopold, is that they trap nutrients on their “relentless march to the sea.” Read Details
Leopold thought that any human interaction with nature dimin… Leopold thought that any human interaction with nature diminished its value and “naturalness.” Read Details
Taylor described all of the following arguments for human su… Taylor described all of the following arguments for human superiority, EXCEPT: Read Details
Leopold’s phrase to evaluate the environment was: Leopold’s phrase to evaluate the environment was: Read Details
To start his paper, Varner discussed a childhood story where… To start his paper, Varner discussed a childhood story where he killed something and was sad about it (and he wondered if he should have been sad). What was it? Read Details