Which environmental ethics perspective centers on humans by prioritizing human interests?

• A. Ecocentrism
• B. Theocentrism
• C. Anthropocentrism
• D. Biocentrism

Answer: (C)

Human-centered value is the focus here: anthropocentrism places humans at the center and treats nature mainly as a resource to serve human needs. In this view, environmental decisions are judged by how they affect human welfare, profits, or quality of life, rather than by any intrinsic value of other beings or ecosystems. This contrasts with ecocentrism, which assigns value to entire ecosystems; biocentrism, which extends moral consideration to all living beings; and theocentrism, which centers value on a divine framework. So prioritizing human interests above all else characterizes anthropocentrism.