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Anthropocentrism
/ˈanθɹəpˌəʊsəntɹˌɪzəm/
/ˈænθɹəpˌoʊsəntɹˌɪzəm/Anthropocentrism
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the belief that human perspectives and values are the most important in understanding the world
Example
Conservationists argue that anthropocentrism harms wildlife by prioritizing human wants.
The debate about deforestation often centers around the conflict between economic growth and challenging anthropocentrism.
