Deep Ecology represents our first encounter with a completely nonanthropocentric approach to justify equal moral standing to the whole of nature. According to biocentric equality, intrinsic value resides among both humans and nonhuman species alike. Individuals are challenged to find true reality and significance through self-awareness of ones proper place in the interrelated whole of nature. The Deep Ecology ecophilosophy serves as a foundation for implementation of the “Platform” which envisions a harmonious world, or “ecotopia.”
For this blog, you will be assigned by name alphabetically (check e-mail) to the sequence of the first five “Discussion Questions” in DesJardins’ Chapter 9. After reading the chapter, your task is to consider how the Deep Ecology ethics applies to the particular issue to which you have been assigned; and then comment on the implications in today’s world confronted with environmental problems. Please entitle your comment using a representative key word or phrase.