DEVS 201 Chapter Notes -Intergenerational Equity, Anthropocentrism, Takers
12 Apr 2013
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Ethical pluralism, pragmatism, and sustainability in conservation practice by. Ethical values and obligations provide reason for action . 2 approaches to ethical obligation to nature: establishing parks and other protected areas to protect wild species and natural systems , restricting the harvest and consumption of wild species and their products . Both approaches restrict access to natural resources. Restriction of access can limit people"s ability to make a living. New conservation debate : restriction of resources restricting people"s rights. Argument over hierarchy of rights: right to live, right to live if it contributes to the well being of people. Choice of conservationists depends on the context. Ultimately conservation choice must be realistic and respond to the long term potential for sustainability . Values and ideologies ideologies based on pre experiential principles and moral commitments . 4 dominant ideologies intrinsic value, pro indigenous conservation, pro poor conservation, and economism intrinsic value is conserving biodiversity for its own sake.
