11.2 Ethical Frameworks (DP IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS): HL): Flashcards
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Define ethical framework.
An ethical framework is a structure of thought that helps people make moral decisions. It acts as a guideline for deciding what is right or wrong.
Why do different ethical frameworks exist regarding the environment?
Different ethical frameworks exist because people have different fundamental beliefs about the relationship between humans and nature.
Define ecocentrism.
Ecocentrism is the ethical view that humans are not fundamentally different from nature. All components of nature have intrinsic and equal rights, and ethical judgements should be based on this equality.
What is the central belief of ecocentrism?
The central belief of ecocentrism is that humans are part of nature and not above it, and all components of nature have equal rights.
The environmental movement often advocates for the complete protection of and wildlife habitats, such as rainforests or coral reefs.
The environmental movement often advocates for the complete protection of ecosystems and wildlife habitats, such as rainforests or coral reefs.
Define environmental stewardship.
Environmental stewardship is the ethical framework where humans are part of nature but have a special responsibility to care for it, promoting responsible management and respectful treatment of the environment.
Give an example of environmental stewardship in practice.
An example of environmental stewardship is Indigenous communities preserving natural resources through sustainable practices, or communities participating in recycling and conservation efforts.
Environmental stewardship means humans have a to care for nature.
Environmental stewardship means humans have a special responsibility to care for nature.
Define anthropocentrism.
Anthropocentrism is the ethical view that nature exists to serve human needs, and humans are above nature, aiming to maximise human development and well-being.
Define technocentrism.
Technocentrism is the worldview that technology and human innovation should be the main drivers of progress and decision-making, prioritising technological solutions to environmental and societal challenges.
True or False?
Anthropocentrism and technocentrism always consider the needs of other species as equal to human needs.
False.
Anthropocentrism and technocentrism focus on maximising benefits for humans without considering the needs of other species.
Define moral standing.
Moral standing refers to whether an entity should be considered moral in our actions towards it, meaning its well-being should matter in our decisions about how we treat it.
What are morals and what do they influence?
Morals are principles or beliefs about what is right or wrong, guiding individuals in their behaviour and decision-making.
True or False?
If animals have moral standing, their well-being should be considered in our actions.
True.
If animals have moral standing, their well-being must be taken into account in our decisions about how to treat them.
What do ecocentrists believe about moral standing?
Ecocentrists argue that all living things have moral standing due to their intrinsic value, and some extend this to non-living aspects of the environment.
Ecocentrists believe that living things and even some non-living things have .
Ecocentrists believe that all living things and even some non-living things have moral standing.
Define instrumental value.
Instrumental value is the usefulness of something for humans, such as goods, services, or opportunities that benefit people.
Define intrinsic value.
Intrinsic value is the value we attach to something for its inherent nature, regardless of its usefulness to humans.
Food and water have value because they provide for human survival.
Food and water have instrumental value because they provide essential sustenance for human survival.
Landscapes may have value because of their wildness, cultural significance, or .
Landscapes may have intrinsic value because of their wildness, cultural significance, or aesthetic beauty.
How do moral standing and intrinsic value relate to environmental ethics?
Moral standing and intrinsic value are related because entities with intrinsic value are often seen as having moral standing, meaning we have ethical duties towards them.
Who was Aldo Leopold and what idea did he develop in environmental ethics?
Aldo Leopold was an American writer, ecologist, and conservationist who developed the idea of The Land Ethic, arguing that ethical behaviour should include respect for the land and its non-human inhabitants.
According to Leopold, actions that promote the and beauty of ecosystems are morally , while those that degrade them are morally wrong.
According to Leopold, actions that promote the stability and beauty of ecosystems are morally right, while those that degrade them are morally wrong.
What moral question arises when considering future generations?
Considering future generations raises the question of whether we have a moral obligation to act in ways that ensure they inherit a habitable planet and a good quality of life.
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