<Li> Human beings are not inherently superior to other living things . </Li> <P> Biocentrism views individual species as parts of the living biosphere . It observes the consequences of reducing biodiversity on both small and large scales and points to the inherent value all species have to the environment . </P> <P> The environment is seen for what it is; the biosphere within which we live and depend on its diversity for our health . From these observations the ethical points are raised . </P> <P> Biocentric ethics differs from classical and traditional ethical thinking . Rather than focusing on strict moral rules, as in Classical ethics, it focuses on attitudes and character . In contrast with traditional ethics, it is nonhierarchical and gives priority to the natural world rather than to humankind exclusively . </P>

Biocentric ethics and the inherent value of life