Ecocentrism
[ek-oh-sen-triz-uh m, ee-koh-] /ˌɛk oʊˈsɛn trɪz əm, ˌi koʊ-/
noun
1.
a philosophy or perspective that places intrinsic value on all living organisms and their natural environment, regardless of their perceived usefulness or importance to human beings.
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