Which of the following orientations is in line with anthropocentrism?

A) The physical environment is a warehouse of raw materials to be exploited by humans.
B) The physical environment has an almost sacred and spiritual value;humans are obligated to protect the physical environment.
C) The physical environment is superior and human beings will always be subject to the forces of nature.
D) The physical environment and human beings exist in a harmonious relationship wherein human needs can be achieved without damaging the physical environment.

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Hanna Joyce · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Anthropocentrism places human beings at the center of the universe and emphasizes their superiority over everything else in nature. This orientation is reflected in choice A, where the physical environment is seen as a warehouse of raw materials to be exploited by humans for their own benefit.

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