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The intricate diversity of human-nature relations: Evidence from Finland. [PDF]

open access: yesAmbio
Raatikainen KJ   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Ecocentric Education: Student Reflections on Anthropocentrism–Ecocentrism Continuum and Justice [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Education for Sustainable Development, 2019
This article discusses liberal arts college students’ perceptions of environmental and ecological justice. Complementing emerging studies of education that tackles human–environment relationships, this article discusses student assignments related to the debates in social/environmental and ecological justice written as part of the course ‘Environment ...
Helen Kopnina
exaly   +2 more sources

Refocusing Ecocentrism

Environmental Ethics, 1999
Traditional ecocentric ethics relies on an ecology that emphasizes the stability and integrity of ecosystems. Numerous ecologists now focus on natural systems that are less clearly characterized by these properties. We use the elimination and restoration of wolves in Yellowstone to illustrate troubles for traditional ecocentric ethics caused by ...
Ned Hettinger, Bill Throop
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Ecocentrism and criminal justice

Theoretical Criminology, 2018
Ecocentrism refers to valuing nature for its own sake. This ecophilosophical orientation requires that all social practices incorporate ecological sensitivities and heightened awareness of the intrinsic value of non-human entities. This article explores what ecocentrism means for criminal justice and how the core principles of an ecocentric worldview ...
Rob White
exaly   +2 more sources

The Ecocentric Challenge

Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture, 2001
Theology has made some progress in ‘adjusting to the newcomer’ ecotheology. In so doing theology is taking seriously its ‘ecology of responsibility’ and engaging the public audience. An ecotheology, though, has a great deal of work to do in order to speak credibly into the public forum and marketplace of ideas.
Patricia Kopstein, Jim Salinger
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Anthropocentric and Ecocentric

Journal of Experiential Education, 2015
Sometimes environmental philosophers write only for other environmental philosophers, and their insights on the nature–human relationship do not reach environmental educators and adventure programmers. This article investigates one aspect of environmental philosophy and the differences between anthropocentric and ecocentric thinking, and applies it to
Samuel Cocks, Steven Simpson
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Conservation's Ecocentrics

Science News, 1993
In June, a dozen citizens angrily protested at a meeting of the city council of Takoma Park, Md., when a committee suggested establishing a conservation easement along a dry creek bed that meanders through the back sections of their lots. The city's "open-space" committee wanted to ensure that no single person could fence off the path through this 5 ...
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Environmentalism (See Ecocentrism)

2021
Environmentalism refers broadly to a wide variety of environmental doctrines ranging from the more radical deep ecology (fighting for a break with the current civilization model) to a more conventional environmental sustainability (accommodating different interests in society).
Henk ten Have   +1 more
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