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Talvin Smith
on Nov 25, 2024Verified
An environmentalist named Aldo Leopold believed that we need to develop a "land ethic" that "changes the role of Homo sapiens from conqueror of the land-community to plain member and citizen of it." What sort of attitude is Leopold trying to move our society away from?
A) the new ecological paradigm
B) grassroots
C) conservation
D) anthropocentric
Anthropocentric
Viewing and interpreting everything in terms of human values and experiences.
Land Ethic
A philosophical approach advocating for a respectful and ethical relationship between humans and the natural environment, emphasizing stewardship and sustainability.
New Ecological Paradigm
A belief system that recognizes humans as an integral part of the ecosystem and emphasizes sustainable environmental practices.
- Understand the perspectives and convictions that influence how humans engage with their surroundings.
Verified Answer
AG
Learning Objectives
- Understand the perspectives and convictions that influence how humans engage with their surroundings.