RE 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesPhilosophyOld TestamentASEdexcel Created by: Matilda lCreated on: 15-05-17 16:58 What is the aim of environmental ethics? Answers whether the natural world has instrumental or intrinsic value and how we should use it. 1 of 9 Where did the idea of dominion come from Genesis 1 "Let them have dominion over the Earth" 2 of 9 Who criticised the modern view on dominion in Environ Ethics? Holocomb "dominion does not mean destruction but responsibility" 3 of 9 What does anthropocentric mean and how does this link to dominion Human centred, God gave us authority over the Earth, lowering nature 4 of 9 What was Aquinas's view on environmental ethics? (quote) "All animals are naturally subject to man"- As everything has a purpose to benefit us 5 of 9 What was Singers criticism for Aquinas's view in Enviro E Puts mankind at the moral centre and puts nature as morally insignificant. Its destruction is not sinful 6 of 9 Where was the concept Stewardship from? (quote) Genesis 2 "Take care of it" We have responsibility to regulate the Earth 7 of 9 What was the criticism of Stewardship? Clare Palmer- The idea that we are necessary to Earths regulation is "nonsense" 8 of 9 What is Eco-Holism and who created it? James Lovelock- We are a small part of the Earth, and it itself is alive. Gaia does not require us and will restore itself. (Interdependance) 9 of 9
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