First Post

Hello all!

I once again just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Abbey. I am an environmental studies major with the hopes of  eventually becoming an environmental lawyer focusing on policy making. I have a strong background in the scientific workings of the environment as well as the laws in place in this country in relation to the environment; and through this class I hope to gain more knowledge about the point of views and writings devoted to the ethics of the environment - even though today in class we learned that environmental ethics is a bit of an oxymoron.


I found today's class particularly simulating in relation to biocentrism. I find that way of thought so interesting - how people like the Jains are so considerate of the environment around them in contrast to individuals who have no consideration of the environment that encompasses their whole lives. Much like we talked about on the scale of animal ethics and how we need to take care of our dogs because it was through human action that they became domesticized, I feel like the same is true in regards to the environment. The environment today is a direct result of human action; and it is only once that we accept this responsibility and try to change activities that cause harm will improvements be seen.

I am looking forward to many more stimulating discussions throughout this semester!