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Ethics or moral philosophy
is a branch of philosophy that "involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior".
Axiology
The field of ethics, along with aesthetics, concerns matters of value, and thus comprises the branch of philosophy called
Discipline
concerned with what is morally good and bad and morally right and wrong.
Environmental Ethics
is a branch of ethics that studies the relation of human beings and the environment and how ethics play a role in this.
believe that humans are a part of society as well as other living creatures, which includes plants and animals.
Anthropocentrism
It suggests that human beings are the most important beings. All other living beings are but accessories that would assist in their survival.
Weak Anthropocentrism
believes that human beings are the center because it is only through their perspective that environmental situations can be interpreted.
Strong Anthropocentrism
believes that human beings are at the center because they rightfully deserve to be there.
Psychocentric
it is the principle that believes that human beings hold more value in the environment since their mental capacities are better developed and far more complex than any other element in the environment
Biocentrism
It is a term that holds not only an ecological but also a political value. It is a philosophy that imparts importance to all living beings
is the principle that ensures the proper balance of ecology on the planet
Holism
it considers environment systems as a whole rather than being individual parts of something. It considers these environment systems to be valuable
Resourcism
its principle says that nature is considered to be valuable only because it has resources to provide with. Thus, nature ought to be exploited
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