The principle of «Integrity» and The Economy of the Earth

Abstract

Binational legislation (U.S./Can.) posits the goal of “restoring integrity”, through the ecosystem approach. In essence, what is proposed is a concept which is philosophical, rather than purely scientific. It is also a holistic concept, intended to engender harmony among all parts of the biota (including humans). It represents a “vision”, or ideal embodying a value beyond the economic realm. From this starting point, based on the value of “integrity”, I propose a new principle for ethics which places life-support systems first in moral considerability.