The Theory That Rejects Human Domination of Nature and Holds

question 6

Multiple Choice

The theory that rejects human domination of nature and holds that humans have only equal rights with other species,not superior rights,is the theory of:

• A) agrarianism.
• B) existentialism.
• C) deep ecology.
• D) land ethic.

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Definitions:

Deontological Theory

A moral philosophy that emphasizes the importance of adherence to a set of duties or rules, suggesting that the morality of an action is primarily determined by its adherence to these rules, rather than by its consequences.

Kantianism

Kantianism is a philosophical doctrine based on the works of Immanuel Kant, emphasizing the principles of universal morality, duty, and the importance of intention behind actions.

Rights Theory

A framework in ethics and philosophy that holds certain rights as fundamentally important to human beings, which must be respected and protected.

Deontological Theory

An ethical framework that judges the morality of an action based on the action's adherence to rules or duties, rather than the consequences of the action.