The eight-point Deep Ecology Platform outlines and incorporate important approaches and understandings to what this movement represents. This is inclusive of human and non-human life on Earth and how to value, believe, and further explore, protect it's diversity and beauty. I'm not altogether familiar with deep ecology, only what we've covered in class is my understanding, however upon reading these eight points I feel it's a movement I support and condone proudly.
The point I particularly connect with his number 7: "The ideological change is mainly that of appreciating life quality (dwelling in situations of inherent worth) rather than adhering to an increasingly higher standard of living. There will be profound awareness of the difference between big and great." As a young person making my way in the world, I'm often swept up in these high standards of living, or desire the high standard. I want a house, the car, the family, the successful practice, to travel freely... fortunately as I get a little older, and a little wiser the awareness of this perception is changing. I find I'm seeking more the appreciation of health, family, friends, and believe the freedom of choice I have is indeed something to acknowledge in the present moment.
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