Environmental Law - LCP4805
ASSIGNMENT 01
SEMESTER 1 2024
, Question 1
a) Anthropocentrism is the philosophical viewpoint that places humans at the center
of consideration for the value and moral worth of the world. This perspective
perceives humans as superior to other beings, including non-human animals,
plants, and natural resources, and regards the environment as having instrumental
value, existing primarily to serve human interests. Anthropocentrism often leads to
the exploitation of natural resources and degradation of the environment, resulting
in environmental problems such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and
pollution.1
b) Biocentrism is…
1
Taylor, P. W. (1986). Respect for nature: A theory of environmental ethics. Princeton University Press.
ASSIGNMENT 01
SEMESTER 1 2024
, Question 1
a) Anthropocentrism is the philosophical viewpoint that places humans at the center
of consideration for the value and moral worth of the world. This perspective
perceives humans as superior to other beings, including non-human animals,
plants, and natural resources, and regards the environment as having instrumental
value, existing primarily to serve human interests. Anthropocentrism often leads to
the exploitation of natural resources and degradation of the environment, resulting
in environmental problems such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and
pollution.1
b) Biocentrism is…
1
Taylor, P. W. (1986). Respect for nature: A theory of environmental ethics. Princeton University Press.
