adjective
- regarding all living organisms as having intrinsic value and moral worth, not just humans; centered on or prioritizing life and living systems
Usage: philosophy, environmental ethics
Examples
- A biocentric worldview values the rights of animals and plants equally with human interests.
- Environmental philosophers argue for a biocentric approach to conservation that protects all species.
- The biocentric perspective challenges the traditional human-dominated view of nature.
- Many indigenous cultures have adopted biocentric principles for thousands of years.
- Biocentric ethics suggest we should minimize harm to all living things, not just humans.