Abstract
SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.
Abstract
This chapter aims to provide a brief overview of the relationship between environmental issues and philosophy. This will entail a concise history of philosophy and a comprehensive look at the field of environmental ethics. It will further delve into the diverse theories within environmental ethics, examining their respective strengths and limitations. A particular focus will be on the theories of value and an explanation of why anthropocentrism may not be a suitable foundation for establishing our responsibilities towards the environment.
Keywords:
Anthropocentrism, Anthropocentrism critique, Environmental issues, Environmental philosophy, Ethical theories, Environmental ethics, Environmental ethics theories, Philosophy history, Responsibility towards the environment, Theories of value.
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Authors:Bentham Science Books