According to anthropocentric approaches to ethics, the moral status of human actions which affect the environment is determined by
A) their consequences for human well-being.
B) whether or not they're consistent with norms that protect human rights.
C) Both a and b
D) Neither a nor b

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Anthropocentric approaches to ethics focus on the value of humans and human interests, and as such, determine the moral status of actions affecting the environment based on their consequences for human well-being (choice A) and consistency with norms that protect human rights (choice B). Therefore, both choices A and B are correct.

According to Anthropocentric Approaches to Ethics, the Moral Status of Human