Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to raise the possibility of a paradigm shift from Anthropocentrism to Biocentrism, biocentrism is a word of Greek origin bios life and life and center life as the center of everything. In our Western history we have had epistemological conceptions such as theocentrism and anthropocentrism. These positions have significantly influenced our vision in different disciplines such as philosophy, law, political science, economics, among others. As well as the relationship of human beings to nature and other living beings such as animals. Changing paradigms is important not only for survival as a human species, it is also an opportunity in the face of this crisis and can contribute to changing the history of the world. The method of my research is qualitative, it has been to analyze different constitutions that include other beings as rights holders, interviews and I am in the process of conducting surveys. The research implications are the possibility of attribution of rights to nature and animals in the face of the historical moment we are experiencing. Should we change the current paradigm of Anthropocentrism? I am working on these questions and two areas: 1) Nature and animals will be more protected if they are granted ownership of rights, we can start with protection rights if civil or political rights are not possible. 2) We have a challenge from the academy to educate, change awareness in influencing for the good of future generations of human beings, animals, and protecting nature.
Presenters
Diana Carolina Barreto CardosoStudent, PhD Student, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Distrito Capital de Bogotá, Colombia
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
PARADIGM, ANTHROPOCENTRISM, BIOCENTRISM, NATURE RIGHTS, ANIMALS, DEMOCRACY
