The Preservation of species : the value of biological diversity

摘要: For all persons seriously concerned about the destruction of natural environments in contemporary world, this book presents a comprehensive rationale for preserving wild species and ecosystems. Bryan G. Norton appeals most centrally to "transformative value," power human contacts with transform uplift spirit. Until now preservationists have found theoretical basis their policies "demand" value fulfilling certain narrowly defined needs or controversial badly understood proposals "intrinsic" values species. This work examines such rationales diverges from them by pointing new sources species: they worth because can values. Because central role biological diversity environmental concerns, also provides fresh perspective on ethics more generally. Why Preserve Natural Variety? is sponsored Center Philosophy Public Policy at University Maryland, as was The Preservation Species: Value Biological Diversity, which edited Professor Norton. Originally published 1986. Princeton Legacy Library uses latest print-on-demand technology again make available previously out-of-print books distinguished backlist Press. These editions preserve original texts these important while presenting durable paperback hardcover editions. goal vastly increase access rich scholarly heritage thousands Press since its founding 1905.