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social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > research/theoretical frameworks > anthropocentrism
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anthropocentrism  

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  • Anthropocentrism, or “human centeredness,” has been a much-debated concept in environmental ethics and philosophy over the last few decades. It describes the belief that human concerns outweigh the needs of other species or that environmental preservation and conservation possess only instrumental value, meaning that no inherent demand for environmental protection exists beyond its potential to benefit human society. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Anthropocentrism]

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