Intrinsic value applies to both individuals and social or ecological communities. This makes anthropocentric (just the humans) or ecocentric (nature but not animals) of limited use.

We also argue that by recognizing the intrinsic and extrinsic value of individuals, we can do better science. Next, we take on the long-debated role of anthropomorphism in conservation science.

Today’s ruling from U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy faulted the government for disregarding the potential for wolf recovery across Colorado and the rest of the southern Rocky Mountains including ...