Title
Anthropocentrism In The Anthropocene
Keywords
Anthropocene; Anthropocentrism; Biocentrism; Bioethics; Biology; Environmentalism; Ethics; History; Humanism; Nonanthropocentrism; Philosophy; Religion; Strong; Weak
Abstract
In this entry, I define anthropocentrism both etymologically and historically and offer a brief taxonomy of key positions within it. I articulate the coupling of teleological and normative implications of anthropocentrism before focusing on the role of anthropocentrism in the Anthropocene. I conclude that weak anthropocentrism is the most effective lens through which to view the Anthropocene yet it excludes normatively important perspectives.
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Publication Title
Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene
Volume
1-5
Number of Pages
39-44
Document Type
Article; Book Chapter
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809665-9.10454-9
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
85079107259 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85079107259
STARS Citation
Beever, J., "Anthropocentrism In The Anthropocene" (2017). Scopus Export 2015-2019. 6494.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2015/6494