The question whether humanity can make environmentally ethical decisions that will not benefit themselves but future generations plays an important part in posterity. The term posterity can be defined by earth’s continuous ability to sustain our future generations. Because of our want to survive, mankind will be able to sacrifice conveniences in the name of posterity. With the future in mind, our ethical decisions will be greatly influenced so that the results of our choices will make a better impact on the future. Regarding environmental issues with a sense of moral obligation allows us to better conserve, restore, and improve the balance between the environments. I believe Posterity is crucial to the continuing sustainability of the environment and mankind’s legacy.
Robert Heilbroner in his article “What has Posterity ever done for me?,” states in order for mankind’s continuing survival many of our “minor …show more content…
That would entail slashing the world’s carbon footprint, paving the way for healthy eating, continuing sustaining habits, and the overall decrease of harmful chemical and unsustainable fuel use. Heilbroner states that not many of us today would be easily swayed into giving up these conveniences in the name of posterity. (Heilbroner,) That is because most do not care enough about how our environmental choices will have negative effects on the future. There is still hope for mankind according to Heilbroner who makes a reference to Adam Smiths 1759 article “The Theory of Moral Sentiments.” Smith’s article describes a scenario where mans reaction to a tragic distant catastrophe is disproportionate to his reaction to a personal event. Mankind in
Robert Heilbroner in his article “What has Posterity ever done for me?,” states in order for mankind’s continuing survival many of our “minor …show more content…
That would entail slashing the world’s carbon footprint, paving the way for healthy eating, continuing sustaining habits, and the overall decrease of harmful chemical and unsustainable fuel use. Heilbroner states that not many of us today would be easily swayed into giving up these conveniences in the name of posterity. (Heilbroner,) That is because most do not care enough about how our environmental choices will have negative effects on the future. There is still hope for mankind according to Heilbroner who makes a reference to Adam Smiths 1759 article “The Theory of Moral Sentiments.” Smith’s article describes a scenario where mans reaction to a tragic distant catastrophe is disproportionate to his reaction to a personal event. Mankind in