>>1842477>anthropocentrismI read deep ecology books too, and still think anthropocentrism is not wholly a bad thing. Humans have the capacity to manage themselves and their surroundings, even to the point that we can think beyond ourselves. I agree that we should look at humanity as an influential part of the ecosystem, but with some degree of separation because we have to. There are some cases where nature can't help itself, or requires our intervention. How do you think moral biocentrism would fair, in terms of thinking that a species' existence is intrinsically valuable, if you demean the amount of anthro-appreciation necessary to help? Yes we consume a lot, and yes we have problems integrating our needs and healthy/moral ecosystem management, but those are caused by a lack of belief in God's creation. It's the bestial and carnal forces that the propel the state we're in, not the God of Abraham who teaches us to love His creation.
