What is an example of moral extensionism?

For example, while many cultures differ as to what, exactly, is “murder”, all cultures take it as wrong to commit murder. An example of ethical extensionism would be to extend to dogs or cats the status of being something that can be murdered, so that it would be wrong under some circumstances to kill a dog or cat.

What is extensionism theory?

Extensionism holds that all objects and events extend indefinitely through time and space. In this regard, extensionism bears a resemblance to the notion of the quasi-object put forward by Michel Serres and furthered by Bruno Latour in his conception of ‘Hybrids’.

What is a moral environment?

A moral environment, here interchangeable with a moral community or society, for me, should encapsulate both of the qualities of longevity and a shared code of conduct that is agreed by the majority of its inhabitants. Society would reduce to a few individuals leading lives that are ‘nasty, brutish and short’.

What is anthropocentric extensionism?

Anthropocentric extensionists expand the sphere of moral concern to include future humans. Nonanthropocentric extensionists maintain that the domain of morally considerable beings must be expanded further to include various nonhuman beings.

Which of the following are the three key propositions of environmental ethics?

1) The earth and its creatures have moral status and are worthy of our ethical concern. 2) The earth and its creatures have intrinsic value merely because they exist. 3) Human beings should be considered as whole ecosystems that include other forms of life and the environment.

Is technology independent of morality?

A good use of technology is one which improves human physical, mental, spiritual, and moral well-being. A bad technology will do the opposite: make us sicker, less educated, less loving of others, and worse at making moral decisions.

What is a moral value?

Moral values are the behavioral practices, goals, and habits which are validated by the society we’re part of. Moral values concern themselves with right and wrong. They also define what is socially acceptable, good or evil. Moral values are ideas that society considers important.

What are the current issues in environmental ethics?

Some of the key issues are:

• Pollution.
• Global warming.
• Overpopulation.
• Waste disposal.
• Ocean acidification.
• Loss of biodiversity.
• Deforestation.
• Ozone layer depletion.