biocentrism: Quick Facts

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Fresco of St. Francis of Assisi by Cimabue

Albert Schweitzer, with a mustache and wavy hair, poses in a thoughtful manner with his hand resting on his chin, photographed by Yousuf Karsh.

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Ethics Ethical relativism Ethical egoism Hedonism Golden mean ethical naturalism Altruism Consequentialism Primitivism History of ethics Applied ethics

Key People

Lanza, Robert P.

Robert P. Lanza

American scientist

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Paul W. Taylor

American philosopher