Anthropocentrism (Human Exceptionalism; Human Supremacy; Humanocentrism) – beliefs and actions rooted in the conviction that humanity occupies a distinct and superior place on the planet. That is, all other entities are seen as lesser to humanity and available for exploitation. Contrasting and/or opposing attitudes include:
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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2023). “Anthropocentrism (Human Exceptionalism; Human Supremacy; Humanocentrism)” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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