Question

15 think visually anthropocentrism, biocentrism, and ecocentrism are ethical standards in environmental ethics. think about what they mean. then, label each of the circles below with the name of the ethical standard it represents and a description of what that standard places the highest value on.

Explanation:

Anthropocentrism places highest value on humans. Biocentrism values all living things equally. Ecocentrism values the entire ecosystem. We can label the circles from smallest - highest value focus as Anthropocentrism (highest value on humans), Biocentrism (highest value on all life), Ecocentrism (highest value on the ecosystem).

Answer:

Smallest circle: Ethical standard: Anthropocentrism; Description: Places highest value on humans.
Middle - sized circle: Ethical standard: Biocentrism; Description: Places highest value on all living things.
Largest circle: Ethical standard: Ecocentrism; Description: Places highest value on the ecosystem.