Question

MacIntyre wrote, "the virtue of having an adequate sense of the traditions to which one belongs." How would his view on virtues impact how someone would be a responsible steward of the environment and natural resources?

Answer 1

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The virtue of having an adequate sense of the traditions to which one belongs has a significant impact being a responsible steward towards the environment and natural resources.

The sustainable development forms the major pillar of economic development. Its various impact can be summarized as follows-

1) No wastage of resouces, eg. Shutting the tap when not in use saves lot of water. This serves as a vital tool for conservation.

2) Conservation of forests, by no cutting of trees on the name of industrialization. If one tree cut down, then two saplings to be planted in return. This helps in saving planet by preventing climate change and global warming.

3) Consevation of carbon sink by planting more trees, ie. Afforestation.

4) No harming of wildlife, in the name of economic development. Conservation of animal corridors and their habitats is essentially important to maintain the ecosystem.

5) Making use of natural products, eg. Usage of bamboo made products instead of single use plastic. This will help in conservation of environment.

Hence, sustainable development forms the essential core of economic development in order to fulfil our SDG Goals and traditional virtues.

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