The Necessity of Environmental Ethics for The Survival of Humanity and The Well -Being of Future Generations: A Study of Applied Ethics in Philosophy

Abstract

This study explores the important role of environmental ethics in ensuring the survival of humanity and well-being of future generations. With the rising of increasingly uncontrollable and intensified environmental issues, including climate change, resource depletion and biodiversity loss that face humanity, the need for environmental ethics becomes ever more pressing. This field is an applied branch of philosophy which will provide a basis for the understanding of the moral relationship between human beings and the natural world. In this context, it would recommend a change in perspective from anthropocentricism, where man's needs come first, to ecocentricism and biocentricism, where one recognizes the intrinsic value of ecosystems and non-human life. There are different philosophies: deep ecology, ecofeminism, and the Aldo Leopold's land ethic; among them is one that promotes intrinsic value respect and interconnectedness between all species; another key tenet includes the concepts of sustainability and justice for all entities that share space and time on the earth. The review also touches on the major impact of humans on the environment, calling for ethical rethinking of practices such as resource exploitation and industrial expansion. This review calls for integrating environmental ethics into global decision-making for a more sustainable and equitable future, ensuring the preservation of environmental and social systems for future generations.