Question

Who distinguished between two types of anthropocentrism?

(a) Aristotle

(b) Michael Smith

(c) Chris Lynn

(d) Peter Vardy

I had been asked this question in an interview for internship.

Asked question is from Environmental Ethics : Issues and Possible Solutions in chapter Social Issues and the Environment of Energy Management

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) Peter Vardy

Explanation: Peter Vardy distinguished between two types of anthropocentrism they are strong and weak anthropocentrism. Strong anthropocentrism argues that humans are at the center of reality. Weak anthropocentrism argues that reality can be only interpreted from a human point of view.