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enlightened anthropocentrism

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Also known as: prudential anthropocentrism

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anthropocentrism

In anthropocentrism
Sometimes called prudential or enlightened anthropocentrism, this view holds that humans do have ethical obligations toward the environment, but they can be justified in terms of obligations toward other humans. For instance, environmental pollution can be seen as immoral because it negatively affects the lives of other people, such…
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