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Environmental theories: Ethical Approaches

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Please assist with describing the various ethical approaches to the environment by listing the time period the theory was developed, the person(s) responsible for it, its major tenets, and an example of how the theory is used.

Biocentric Ethics
Time period theory was developed
Person(s) responsible for the theory
Major Tenets
Example(s) of how the theory is used

Ecocentric Ethics
Time period theory was developed
Person(s) responsible for the theory
Major Tenets
Example(s) of how the theory is used

Deep Ecology
Time period theory was developed
Person(s) responsible for the theory
Major Tenets
Example(s) of how the theory is used

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The solution explores and explains the varied environmental theories via a matrix presented as a word-file attachment. Biocentric, Ecocentric & Deep Ecology ethical prositions are explored with their histories, important individuals and proponents, major tenets and samples of application presented in the matrix as categories. This solution will be of use to students looking for a structured explanation on the topic. A list of references are provided. An additional document, 'The Manifesto for Earth' by Masquin & Rowe is also attached as an offprint/point of reference.

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