Ch2 - Environmental Ethics

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What is industrial ecology?

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Industrial ecology is the study of the flow of materials and energy in industrial systems, focusing on sustainable practices and minimizing environmental impact.

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What event marked the emergence of the environmental justice movement?

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The environmental justice movement emerged from the opposition to a PCB landfill in Warren County, North Carolina.

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Is there always a clear line between 'right & wrong' in ethics?

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No, ethics often involves complex dilemmas where the distinction between right and wrong is not clear.

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What does anthropocentrism mean?

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Anthropocentrism refers to a human-centered ethical perspective that prioritizes human interests over the environment.

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What is the most common human-centered attitude towards the environment?

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The most common human-centered attitude towards the environment is the development approach, which focuses on economic growth and resource exploitation.

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Define environmental ethics.

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Environmental ethics is a branch of philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human beings to the environment and its non-human contents.

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What is the principle of sustainability?

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Sustainability is the principle of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What role does policy play in environmental protection?

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Policy plays a crucial role in environmental protection by establishing regulations and guidelines that govern human interaction with the environment.

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What is the concept of eco-centrism?

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Eco-centrism is an ethical perspective that places intrinsic value on all living organisms and their natural environment, regardless of their utility to humans.

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What is the significance of the precautionary principle in environmental ethics?

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The precautionary principle suggests that if an action or policy has the potential to cause harm to the public or the environment, in the absence of scientific consensus, the burden of proof falls on those advocating for the action.

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