GEOG 1972 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Wolf Reintroduction, Murray Bookchin, Restorative Justice
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Anthropocentrism: an ethical standpoint that views humans as the central factor in considerations of right and wrong action in and toward nature (compare to ecocentrism) Ecocentrism: environmental ethical stance that argues that ecological concerns should be central to decisions about right and wrong action. Utilitarianism: the value of any part of nature is determined solely by its usefulness to humans. Stewardship: taking responsibility for the property or fate of others; stewardship of land and natural resources if often used in a religious context, such as caring for creation . Preservation: the management of a resource or the environment for protection and preservation, for little or no human interference or transformation. Conservation: management and transformation of resources for sustained yield to meet demand in an efficient manner - pinchot"s conservation is the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources always for the greatest good for the greatest number .
