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ecocentrism, n.
Brit. |ˌiːkə(ʊ)ˈsɛntrɪz(ə)m|, |ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈsɛntrɪz(ə)m|, U.S. |ˌɛkoʊˈsɛnˌtrɪz(ə)m|, |ˌikoʊˈsɛnˌtrɪz(ə)m|
[‹ eco- comb. form + -centrism comb. form, after ecocentric adj.]
The view or belief that environmental concerns should take precedence over the needs and rights of human beings considered in isolation.
1976T. O'Riordan Environmentalism i. 1 Ecocentrism preaches the virtues of reverence, humility, responsibility, and care. 1987Ecologist Mar.–June 123/1 In contrast to technocentrism, ecocentrism lays emphasis on the intrinsic value of nature. 1995Conservation Biol. 8 320/2 Norwegian ecocentrism is rooted in the experience of a people living in the open air. 2002Isis 93 75/1 Royal describes the radical ecocentrism of much deep ecology as ‘a cosmic muddling along’ whose sweeping claims have yet to be tested over long periods of time. |