Aldo Leopold Ecocentrism

Environmental Ethics “Ecocentrism: The Land Ethic” By: Aldo Leopold This is a summary of Leopold's ideas and my views on them. 1) Leopold strongly suggests the need for land ethic because he sees a great lack for it. Humans see land as an economical resource. Land is used for our needs and enjoyment with the belief that we are the ruler and conqueror of the land. Humans feel superior to the land and all that live …

…had the privilege of being a part of. 5) Adopting land ethic is a wonderful thing if it is adopted for the right reason. Leopold states that the using land ethic for economic purposes is the wrong reason. Do not use land ethic because it will help you prosper, use it because you have the moral obligation and you care. We need to justify the reasons behind our actions and economy is not a suitable justification.