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What does it mean?
Nature is neutral; harm comes from human actions.
In plain terms
Nature is not evil; humans cause problems.
What can you take from it?
Blame human choices for harm, not nature.

Where it applies

  • environmental debates
  • ethics
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • focus on human impact
  • protect ecosystems

Questions to consider

  • Who is responsible for harm?
  • Is nature indifferent?

Another view

Natural disasters cause significant suffering.

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