Biocentric
Pronunciation: /ˈˌbaɪoʊˈsɛntˈɹɪk/
Biocentric (adj)
- Believing that living things have value in themselves, so decisions should protect life, not only human needs.
- Using a viewpoint that puts the interests of all living organisms at the centre when judging actions or policies.
Biocentric (adjective)
Examples
- Biocentric life-centred ethics guide how we treat every living thing.
- Life-centred ethics can be biocentric when decisions protect all organisms.