Development of Technology and Sanctity of life: An Ethical Perspective
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
In the modern scientific technological world where machines have been humanized man has been dehumanized and mechanized, the need for resurrecting values has become an imperative in maintaining the harmony in the society and environment. Science has always been better positioned because of its quantification which is weak in human sciences. However, the sense of qualification gives the guarantee of superiority in humanities. Unlike the past, there is no doubt in ringing the bell that the relationship between philosophy and science sharing a different ground. Here, an attempt is made to discuss various philosophical issues that arise in environmental ethics with the advent of science and technology. Environmental ethics is concerned in posing the questions concerning right and wrong of human treatment in the relationship that exists between morally aware humans and the objects in their environment (ecological system). This paper aims at exploring two major concepts of environmental ethical issues concerning biocentrism and sanctity of life. The religious view of ‘sanctity of life’ it is believed that life is the precious gift of God and nobody has the right to take his/her life or the life of others. Every religion attempts to adhere to this ethical principle, in Jainism it is mentioned that it is an universal obligation and respect for all other levels of beings for the protection of his own survival. The concept of sanctity of life is the ‘value of life’ for all the living beings in this world including trees, plants, animals and human beings. Co-existence is the law of nature. The doctrine of sanctity of life calls for the protection of all living beings. If equality and oneness of soul is recognized and experienced by all, then sympathy and compassion towards all life forms can be achieved making life a better and worth living for the present and the future generations. Even though the concepts of biocentrism and sanctity of life emerged in different periods of time, both have same view regarding the human disruption of non- human life. Both the concepts vehemently oppose human activities resulting in environmental pollution causing harm to human beings and non-human beings alike.
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Dr. Deepa P.
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