Ethical Principles of Sustainability

Why talk about them? ....well...why did you sign up for sustainability? think about it, we engage in moral/ethical reasoning Definitions of Sustainability weak: biological analysis of ecosystems  (ecosystems/life cycle) strong: focus not on the technical, but the ethical Don't live past 50 y'all "should you do something": moral question humans have a moral obligation live in a way that other life can sustain itself You are part of a larger whole Should we live in such a way that future generations have equal opportunity to live like me? Homo Habilius is a prey animal Adaptations: stick together and attack in packs opposable thumbs speech

According to Ruggerio, over time three fundemental criteria have evolved creating the basis for moral reasoning. DO the online readings! look at link "pages" -obligations fulfillment evolutionary trait connected/group owe each other, others owe us (only if you perceive you are a member of said group)  in-groups (part of), out-groups (excluded from) Levels: Family, Friends, School, Work, Church/Religion, Nationalism, Humankind, Life                                              ^^^^^   Informal to Formal   ^^^^^ -values terminal values: individualistic, works with the 3 Es Instrument:  -consequences

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