Asked by kayla harrison on Jun 14, 2024

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What is among the things that ecocentrists are against? 

A)  species 
B)  individuals 
C)  ecosystems 
D)  unrestrained resource use

Unrestrained Resource Use

The excessive and unsustainable consumption of natural resources without regard for future availability.

Ecocentrists

Individuals or philosophies that prioritize the health, integrity, and sustainability of ecosystems and the non-human world in ethical and decision-making processes.

Species

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding, sharing common characteristics and behaviors.

  • Identify the differences between values that prioritize human interests (anthropocentric) and those that prioritize the Earth (ecocentric).
  • Acknowledge the essential importance of maintaining biodiversity within the framework of different environmental philosophies.
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Tristan AnglinJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ecocentrists are against unrestrained resource use, as they believe in preserving and protecting the natural world and its ecosystems. They prioritize the health and well-being of the environment over human desires or economic profit, and thus oppose actions that harm the environment, such as excessive resource extraction or pollution.