Deep Ecology expresses the idea that nature has intrinsic value, namely, value apart from its usefulness to human beings, and that all life forms should be allowed to flourish and fulfill their evolutionary destinies. Deep ecologists call their perspective alternatively ecocentrism or biocentrism, reflecting on the abuses of humanity to nature causing the environment to break down. In this article the author maps out the movements which precipitated the evolution and rapid growth of deep ecology principles and thought processes, in addition to its greatest influences on society.
