Environmentalism

It is a branch of philosophy that explores the ethical, metaphysical, and conceptual issues related to the environment and humanity's relationship with the natural world.

• Environmental Philosophy

• Deep Ecology

• Social Ecology

• Ecofeminism

A radical ecological movement and philosophy that calls for a profound shift in human consciousness.

• Environmental Philosophy

• Deep Ecology

• Social Ecology

• Ecofeminism

Argues that environmental issues are rooted in social and political injustices, especially hierarchies and capitalism.

• Environmental Philosophy

• Deep Ecology

• Social Ecology

• Ecofeminism

Ecofeminism connects the exploitation of nature with the oppression of women, arguing that both stem from patriarchal and dualistic thinking.

• Environmental Philosophy

• Deep Ecology

• Social Ecology

• Ecofeminism

It places humans at the center of moral concern. It holds that nature has value only insofar as it benefits human beings.

• Anthropocentrism

• Biocentrism

• Ecocentrism

• Ecofeminism

It asserts that all living organisms — not just humans — have intrinsic value and moral standing.

• Anthropocentrism

• Biocentrism

• Ecocentrism

• Ecofeminism

emphasizes the value of entire ecosystems, including non-living components (soil, water, air), as well as relationships and processes.

• Anthropocentrism

• Biocentrism

• Ecocentrism

• Ecofeminism

According to Deep Ecology, humans should live simply and reduce their interference with nature.

• True

• False

Anthropocentric views often support environmental protection only when human interests are affected.

• True

• False

Biocentrism denies the moral value of plants.

• True

• False