2. What is Ecocentrism?
Holistic world view
Minimal disturbance of natural processes
Integrates spiritual, social, and
environmental dimensions
Sustainability for the whole Earth
Self-reliance within a framework of global
citizenship
Self-imposed restraint on resource
3. Why is Ecocentrism Important?
Originality of the approach
Implications it has for an understanding of the planet
As Dobson puts it: ‘what sets ecologism apart from
other political ideologies is its focus on the
relationship between human beings and the non-
human world’
Benefits of viewing the world as Ecocentric
Ecocentrism for green politics is central Real value in
its implications
Avoiding ecological disasters
Preserving humankind's future
Not only important for green politics, but also for
political issues in the future
4. Why do we have to become
more Ecocentric?
Environmental crisis such as species extinction,
global warming, air and water pollution and
wild land destruction are happening and they
are problems in our society that can be
fought by becoming Ecocentric
It is believed that the human race has the
responsibility to all biological life on Earth and
we are the most consuming species of all, so
Ecocentric people are capable of thinking
and perceiving Earth as a whole
5. How can we become more
Ecocentric?
Be self-reliant or soft technologists
Local community action and the actions
of of individuals making a different
Reduce our impact on the environment,
for example consuming less and
decrease in human populations
Work together to reduce the resource use
(eg. recycling aluminium can, bottle
cans)
11. What are the advantages of
changing your Environmental
Philosophy?
Can avoid natural disasters,
such as earthquakes like the
one in L'Aquila in 2009 that
destroyed the whole city and
affected hundreds of people’s
lives
To ensure that resources are not
depleted and through
sustainable development they
will be available to future
generations
To feel one with the
environment that surrounds us
12. What are the disadvantages
of changing your
Environmental Philosophy?
Some people do not care about
the environment because they
have not experience
environmental damages or
disasters at first impact
People prefer to spend more
money and pollute less because
its less stressful
Difficult to change daily habits
Could be against religion or
traditions
