Introduction
The concept of ethics in human society has been faced with a lot of dilemma and controversies over the recent past. People across the globe are facing ethical dilemmas in resolving different phenomenon. Based on the increased need for social responsibility and ethics in undertaking different actions, people should observe ethical principles.
The issue of human-earth relationships regarding land and sea ownership has raised great ethical controversies. There has been need for establishment of reliable principles to guide ethics in relation to human-earth interactions.
The selection of papers and materials for addressing this issue are guided by their relevance and focus on highlighting ethical issues. The main themes to be considered in the paper are the ethical principles relating to socially responsible human-earth relations.
The concepts of intrinsic value, integrity, stewardship, trusteeship and morality will be the main themes addressed in this paper. The contributions and insights offered by Robert Howell in the field of ethics will be given tribute in this paper.
This is an overwhelming resource in the field of ethics and seeks to resolve the controversy regarding different ethical and moral dilemmas on the human – earth relationship. Robert Howell, who is a distinguished scholar and author, has demonstrated his expertise in the field of ethics in this journal.
In his article, Howell has come out clearly to respond to the question on whether seas should be owned. In answering this question, Howell has explicitly utilized ethical theories and principles in demonstrating the need for sustainable co-existence between humans and earth.
A key argument by Howell is that humans must change their actions towards the environment since there is a high possibility of a catastrophe through the continued degradation and depletion of the sea. Howell goes further to argue that the sea needs ownership, management, regulation and policing so as to attain sustainable development.
The concept of harmonious co-existence between man and nature has been emphasized. These are important arguments and themes, which Howell has put forward in his article. By addressing these issues, the journal stands worthwhile in tackling the topic of ethics in regards to human-nature relationships.
In supporting his arguments, Howell has applied different theoretical frameworks and principles on human-human and human-earth relationships should be acknowledged while addressing issues dealing with nature.
Howell has emphasized the concepts of respect, intrinsic value, guardianship, stewardship, and trusteeship, and integrity in addressing issues to deal with nature.
By the use of utilitarian theory, Howell has been able to show the sense and need for peaceful co-existence between man and nature as well as marinating a sustainable natural order.
Conclusion
This article offers useful ideas on the need for ethical principles on ecological integrity, stewardship, guardianship and trusteeship. These ideas help in ensuring a sustainable, harmonious and peaceful co-existence between humans and nature.
The ideas from this article are hereby of great importance in the topic of ethics. By adhering to the insights of this article, the controversy and dilemmas regarding human-earth relationships will be resolved.
Reference List
Howell, R 2010, “Choosing Ethical Theories and Principles and Applying Them to the Question: ‘Should The Seas be Owned?’”, International Journal of Transdisciplinary Research, 5 (1), 1-28.