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July 10, 2026Asian Journal of PhilosophyOpen Access

Moral uncertainty in the Anthropocene: moral circle and precautionary animism

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PPPaolo PecereRoma Tre University

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Develops a framework for moral inclusion amidst ecological crisis, suggesting precautionary actions.

Key Points

  • This paper aims to create a framework for expanding moral consideration under ecological uncertainty.
  • Develops a normative framework based on moral status and moral error asymmetry.
  • Examines anthropological accounts of animism as a relational epistemology.
  • Discusses legal developments recognizing ecosystems as rights-bearing entities.
  • Introduces the concept of precautionary animism as a practical stance amidst moral uncertainty.
  • Argues that underestimating moral significance of nonhuman beings leads to permanent ecological losses.
  • Suggests that integrating moral philosophy, anthropology, and environmental law can enhance non-anthropocentric ethics.

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Paolo Pecere (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508cc46eeac72a437a0b6dhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s44204-026-00426-8
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