Addressing fragmented human–nonhuman interactions through an <i>ubuntu</i> ‘mixed’ ethics
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چکیده
In this paper, I address human-induced environmental ills we face using an ubuntu-inspired ethical lens. follow ubuntu scholars to stress the significance for moral agents embody virtues. Virtue development is essential carry out obligations and human impacts on environment. Thaddeus Metz, in particular, has drawn attention how embodying virtues of humility friendliness can prompt be other-regarding. The view developed paper differs from his account at least two significant ways. First, humans cannot harmonious relationships with some species such as Black Mambas, Hyenas sea urchins even if they interact. Second, must acknowledge consequentialist dimension ethics prioritise different aspects ‘mixed’ ethics, ranking them offer possibilities a more realistic recommendation change our life. This demonstrates that three dimensions are fundamental because need think about consequences, right action virtue accounting actions.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Philosophical Forum
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0031-806X', '1467-9191']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/phil.12335