Evaluation:
Published: 18.12.2005.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'An Essay on "The Ethics of Respect for Nature"', 1.
Extract

Paul Taylor envisioned the possibility of a life centered system through the workings of two concepts. The first concept being the good, or well-being, of a living thing. This concept entails doing what is necessary for the welfare of nature. It does not necessarily mean that you are doing what makes nature "feel" good but more of that you are doing what is best for it, ensuring it will still be around tomorrow. An example of this would be to capture several endangered animals in order to breed them in a controlled environment. …

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