What you need to know about Ecocentrism

Green Team Ecocentric Party in Action

An Ecocentric Interpretative Dance

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A Bit About Ecocentrism...

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 

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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

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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

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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) 

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Issues on the Green Team Agenda

ISSUES ON THE GREEN TEAM AGENDA:

1. The world is not a right, its a priviledge
2. If you're a teen and you want Milan to be clean, vote green
3. Save the trees and vote green, please!

Vote for the Green Team Ecocentric Party

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Environmental Value Systems

EAT: What does this stand for? Food? Uhmm, this is making me hungry :)

I'm sorry that this might be slightly dissapointing, but this article is not about eating nor about food, its about Environmental Value Sysyems (Ecocentrism, Anthropocentrism and Technocentrism). It might sound more boring that what you expected, but I assure you its not! 

An Environmental Value System is a particular view or set of paradigms that shape the way an individual or group of people perceive and evaluate environmental issues influence by cultural, economic and socio-political factors. Now we'll start the journey into this whole new world...

Ecocentrism

Ecocentrism means nature centered and sustainable for the whole environment. People that believe in this concept are deep ecologists, are you one of them?

They believe in:
1) Nature is extremely important
2) What humans do to the ecology is dictated by laws
3) Endangered species have rights, just like humans
4) No faith in technology
5) Materialism is wrong

If you agree with at least 3 points out of 5, this means you are an ecocentric person.

 

 

Anthropocentrism

Anthropocentrism means people centred, where people are as important as resources. People that believe in this concept are self-reliance soft ecologists and environmental managers, are you one of them?

They believe in:
1) Community
2) Work and leisure are integrated in their life
3) Participation is important
4) New projects are accepted
5) Economic adjustments should be made for the environment

If you agree with at least 3 points out of 5, this means you are an anthropocentric person.

Technocentrism

Technocentrism means technology centred, where technology can provide solutions to all environmental problems. People that believe in this concept are cornocupians, are you one of them?

They believe in:
1) Man can always find a way out of difficulties through technology
2) Optimism can solve problems
3) Faith in science and technology
4) Technology will make sure resources are sufficient
5) Economic growth is important

If you agree with at least 3 points of 5, this means you are a technocentric person. 


Post your comments and let me know what kind of person you are! :)