<P> Biocentrism ( from Greek βίος bios , `` life '' and κέντρον kentron , `` center '' ) , in a political and ecological sense , as well as literally , is an ethical point of view that extends inherent value to all living things . It is an understanding of how the earth works , particularly as it relates to biodiversity . It stands in contrast to anthropocentrism , which centers on the value of humans . The related ecocentrism extends inherent value to the whole of nature . </P>
<P> Biocentrism ( from Greek βίος bios , `` life '' and κέντρον kentron , `` center '' ) , in a political and ecological sense , as well as literally , is an ethical point of view that extends inherent value to all living things . It is an understanding of how the earth works , particularly as it relates to biodiversity . It stands in contrast to anthropocentrism , which centers on the value of humans . The related ecocentrism extends inherent value to the whole of nature . </P>
argues that the value of other living things is equal to the value of humans
argues that the value of other living things is equal to the value of humans
Biocentrism
Biocentrism