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Environmental Value Systems

Worldview

• Shared lenses through which groups perceive and interact with their environment.

• Influenced by culture, philosophy, ideology, religion, and politics.

Historical Clashes of Worldviews

• Examples of conflicts due to differing environmental worldviews:

  • Arrival of European pioneers in the USA versus Native American peoples.

  • Religion: Conflicts such as Christianity vs Buddhism.

  • Political: Differences like Capitalism vs Sustainable Development.

Environmental Value System (EVS)

• Represents a model that shapes how individuals or groups view environmental issues.

• EVS comprises inputs, processes, and outputs, indicating a structured relationship among different components.

Types of Environmental Value Systems

Ecocentric

• Places the natural world at the forefront, valuing it for its own sake.

Anthropocentric

• Views humanity as the central element in existence, leading to a variety of perspectives.

Technocentric

• Believes that all environmental issues can be addressed through technological solutions.