noun
anthropocentrism
A philosophical stance that places humans at the center of moral consideration, often contrasted with biocentrism or ecocentrism. Used in academic and ethical discussions.
環境倫理学では、人間中心主義と生命中心主義がよく対比される。
In environmental ethics, anthropocentrism and biocentrism are often contrasted.
Compound of 人間 (human) + 中心 (center) + 主義 (principle/doctrine), a calque of English 'anthropocentrism' or similar Western philosophical terms.