Shallow-green ecology vs. deep-green ecology (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Ecologism definition
Ecologism definition
Political ideology focused on protecting the natural environment and actors' impact on it
Ecologists' view on protecting environment
Ecologists' view on protecting environment
It is a moral responsibility
Deep ecology view on moral value of living things
Deep ecology view on moral value of living things
All living things have equal moral value
Anthropocentrism
Anthropocentrism
Belief that humans are superior in the natural world
Deep ecology stance on individualism
Deep ecology stance on individualism
Should be rejected; live in harmony with nature
Deep ecology view on exploiting nature
Deep ecology view on exploiting nature
Nature is not something to be exploited for human gain
How many actors express deep ecology views
How many actors express deep ecology views
Very few actors, even committed NGOs follow shallow ecology
Shallow ecology approach to environmental issues
Shallow ecology approach to environmental issues
Acceptable to consider what will benefit humankind
Priority in shallow ecology
Priority in shallow ecology
Sustainable development
Sustainable development definition
Sustainable development definition
Conserving environment + advancing human development + protecting future generations
Shallow ecology on prioritising human needs
Shallow ecology on prioritising human needs
Still acceptable to prioritise human needs
When did green politics emerge
When did green politics emerge
Late 1970s
First countries with green parties
First countries with green parties
Belgium and Germany
Green parties' electoral success
Green parties' electoral success
Struggled to gain support to form governments