Commentary on the Article entitled: A Debate on the Role of Humans in the Environment by Wendy Ambrosius
Inasmuch as the present ecological condition demands a serious approach into solving the crisis that is apparent, deep ecology is offered as a viewpoint that allows human beings to view the world around him that can help address such crisis. In essence, deep ecology is a return to the religious roots of dealing with nature (environment) that aims to treat such with a form of reverence via endowment of intrinsic values. Much of the world has been exploited through anthropocentrism and through a solely instrumental view of the world; however, deep ecology aims to contend the pervading “excessive human interference” to nature. The article pointed out the 8 principles of deep ecology which are: 1. Both human and nonhuman life have intrinsic value (not mainly for instrumentalization). 2. Diversity of both human and nonhuman life makes up the intrinsic value. 3. Humans can only use nature fit for their vital needs (survival). 4. Both