Determine whether each of the following statements reflects the Western worldview, the deep ecology worldview, or both:
Question:
Determine whether each of the following statements reflects the Western worldview, the deep ecology worldview, or both:
a. Species exist for humans to use.
b. All organisms, humans included, are interconnected and interdependent.
c. There is a unity between humans and nature.
d. Humans are a superior species capable of dominating other organisms.
e. Humans should protect the environment.
f. Nature should be used, not preserved.
g. Economic growth will help Earth manage an expanding human population.
h. Humans have the right to modify the environment to benefit society.
i. All forms of life are intrinsically valuable and have the right to exist.
Step by Step Answer:
Environment
ISBN: 978-1118875827
9th edition
Authors: Peter H. Raven, David M. Hassenzahl, Mary Catherine Hager, Nancy Y. Gift, Linda R. Berg