According to David Watson in “Empire of Extinction” (Earth Island Journal, vol.19, Autumn 2004), he indicates that the prevailing human attitude that people are the “lords and possessors of nature” and he thinks that’s the cause of species endangerment and extinction. He mentions that daily life in the North countries contributes far more to ecological destruction that population growth in the south.
Watson disagrees with the idea that extinctions are a natural and unavoidable result of human expansion. He states that in many instances humans have ignorantly slaughtered species when such extinction was preventable. Plus, he mentions that some believe we can provide a decent life for twice the number of people now living. However, Watson insists that human beings should learn to live in a way that leaves the planet in a state of ecological harmony for all species. Making this decision will require humans to limit their own numbers, alter their consumption patterns, and agree to live a more simplified existence. He stressed that healthy ecosystems are key to the survival of all species, including humans.
Critique
In this text, the writer comes up with a logical argument that people should limit their own numbers, alter their consumption patterns, and live a more simplified existence in order to prevent species extinction. He prevents lots of examples to support his arguments. Also, he mentions that others opposing opinions about human’s attitude towards to extinction.
This text is organized. However, his intended audiences might be experts and scientists in the same field as him. Therefore, the text is not easy for me to read. Moreover, this text provides further information which I think are very useful for my research topic.
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I also disagree with the idea that people are the lord and possessor of nature.I think we can alive because of food chain. We need plants and other animals. and...your text must be difficult!I understand what you are feeling from your critic.cheer up!
What is Human being..their privilege is they can use tools. Humans devastate our ecosystem..What I'm worried about is continuous changing weather. Do you think Could it make animal extinct? I believe it. As Rie said, your topic is difficult, but you are doing great^^ Wen , Go ahead! gogogo~~* haha C U 2morrow!
I strongly agree that people are able to avoid the extinction of the endangered animals. As human being is the lord of the nature, they are even more responsible to protect other animals to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
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