Open AccessSpecies Egalitarianism and the Environment
Author(s) -
Kristin Tiili
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
nordicum-mediterraneum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1670-6242
DOI - 10.33112/nm.9.3.7
Subject(s) - anthropocentrism , egalitarianism , environmental ethics , atmosphere (unit) , ecological crisis , environmental crisis , ecology , sociology , political science , geography , biology , law , politics , philosophy , meteorology
A general anthropocentric view of the human species affects the environment and is a major contributing factor in the environmental crisis we are currently facing. A species egalitarian society would have positive effects on the crisis, and particularly in regards to short term goals of decreasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Additionally it would increase the quality of life and alleviate the suffering of countless beings, nonhuman animals and humans alike.