1.How convincing are each of these contentions made by deep ecologists: that ou

1.How convincing are each of these contentions made by deep ecologists: that our environmental problems are caused by our being too individualistic; that our environmental problems are caused by our reductionism; that our environmental problems are caused by our consumerism?
2.Do you think that it is morally permissible to use animals in experiments? If so, are there any conditions you would set on the experiments with regard to the type of animal used, the purpose of the experiments, or how to conduct the experiments?
Read  Guha, “Radical American Environmentalism and Wilderness Preservation: A Third World Critique” and answer the following question:
1. Why does Guha think the emphasis on wilderness preservation is harmful?
2. What problem does he have with the invocation of Eastern Religion?
3. How does he believe that elements of deep ecology favor the rich and urban elite in the third world?

Read  Regan, “The Case for Animal Rights” and answer the following questions:
1. What is the basic similarity between human and nonhuman beings that is the focus of Reagan’s account?
2. How does Reagan understand the inherent value of nonhuman animals?
3. How does his view of the equality of inherent value lead to an abolitionist conclusion with regard to animal experimentation and commercial animal agriculture?