Which major theory of environmental ethics holds that the environment deserves a kind of direct moral consideration that is not merely derived from human (or animal) interests?

Environmental Ethics

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12th Grade - Professional Development
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David Angwenyi
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
biocentricism
ecocentricism
environmental anthropocentricism
Human ethics
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following explains why it is important to study environmental ethics?
The environment is not important for humans because we have the ability to use things.
Preserving the environment is part of our value system.
Environmental preservation is a scientific process and ethics has no place in it.
Ethical considerations should only be about issues of morality and not the environment.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Ecocentricism is not part of environmental ethics.
Yes
No
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is of the following does not fit into a preservation ethic attitude towards the environment?
nature has intrinsic value
continual change and human progress is good in itself
a reverence for life and respect for the rights of all creatures
human species depend on, and learn from nature
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Many modern, industrial societies share a belief in economic growth and resource exploitation.
True
False
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
Which day of the week is the best to take a test?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the most likely reason a corporation would pollute the environment?
corporate executives show callous disregard for the environment.
the corporation is a legal entity interested primarily in profitability for its shareholders, not in environmental protection
the corporation looks at its pollution as residues of the production process, rather than as wastes
the corporation is only interested in making decisions that have a positive long-term impact on society.
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