Anthropocentric ethics, a prominent perspective in applied ethics, places human beings at the center of moral consideration. It posits that humans are the primary or exclusive bearers of intrinsic moral worth, and thus, moral obligations are evaluated primarily in terms of their impact on human beings. This framework significantly influences environmental ethics, bioethics, and other fields where ethical decisions intersect with human interests.

One of the most salient features of anthropocentric ethics is human-centered moral value. It asserts that moral consideration is grounded in the value of human life and well-being. Non-human entities—such as animals, plants, ecosystems, and inanimate elements—are considered morally relevant only to the extent that they affect human interests. For example, in environmental decision-making, preserving forests or wildlife is justified primarily because of the benefits they provide to humans, such as clean air, recreation, or economic resources.

Another important feature is instrumental valuation of nature. Anthropocentric ethics typically views nature as a resource for human use. Elements of the environment are considered to have instrumental