An Overview of Aldo Leopold’s Contributions to Environmental Ethics Aldo Leopold was an author, philosopher, and ecologist famous for his contributions to the field of environmental ethics. He was also a founder of the science of wildlife management, and was a leader in the early environmentalist movement. In this article, we’ll review Aldo Leopold’s philosophies […]
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What Is Deep Ecology in Environmental Ethics?
Environmental ethics is a field of study focused on understanding the human relationship with nature and how we can act morally when it comes to the environment. Deep ecology is an environmental ethical philosophy (also known as an “ecosophy”) that argues that non-human life has inherent value, regardless of whether or not it is useful […]
The Importance and History of Wildlife Management
The diversity and importance of animal species across the world cannot be overstated. Playing a vital role in nature’s food chain, animals are an intrinsic link to the health and well being of global ecosystems. Furthermore, human society is highly dependent on the use of animal life. Our infrastructure is based on numerous natural resources, […]
What Is Ecocentrism in Philosophy and Environmental Ethics?
Understanding the Concept of Ecocentrism in Philosophy Ecocentrism is the idea that all things, living and nonliving, have intrinsic value. Ecocentrism is a philosophy within environmental ethics, as it organizes human moral standing in relation to other life and things; in the case of ecocentrism, all is equal. Ecocentrism is often considered an “ecosystem-based” system […]