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Intellectual Q&A: What range of caring do you have (moral development q&a)
1. Ego-Centric
Focus: The individual self.- Definition: Prioritizes personal needs and desires above all else, viewing the world through a self-serving lens.
- Characteristics:
- Strong focus on self-interest and survival.
- Limited empathy or concern for others unless they directly affect the individual.
2. Group-Centric
Focus: One’s immediate social or cultural group (e.g., ethnic group, race, tribe, nation, religion, or other collective identity).- Definition: Prioritizes the well-being, values, and interests of one’s group, often seeing it as superior to or in competition with other groups.
- Characteristics:
- Strong in-group loyalty and cohesion.
- Can encompass ethno-centrism, nation-centrism, or religious group identities.
- Tends to view outsiders as "other" or less important.
3. Human-Centric
Focus: Humanity as a whole.- Definition: Emphasizes the shared dignity, rights, and well-being of all humans, transcending group boundaries.
- Characteristics:
- Advocates for global cooperation and equality.
- Acknowledges shared human challenges (e.g., climate change, poverty).
- May overlook non-human entities or ecosystems, prioritizing human concerns.
4. Terra-Centric
Focus: The Earth and all its inhabitants.- Definition: Views the planet as an interconnected system, emphasizing the importance of protecting and sustaining life across all species and ecosystems.
- Characteristics:
- Deep respect for biodiversity and ecosystems.
- Advocates for sustainable practices and global stewardship.
- Frames humanity as one part of a larger biosphere, not its ruler.
5. Cosmo-Centric
Focus: The universe as a whole.- Definition: A holistic worldview that encompasses all existence, recognizing the interdependence of all things within the cosmos.
- Characteristics:
- Sees humanity and Earth as small but significant parts of the cosmic order.
- May incorporate spiritual, metaphysical, or scientific understandings of the universe.
- Frames ethics and purpose in universal, rather than anthropocentric, terms.