Within anthropocentric value views, there is a relevant distinction between strong and weak anthropocentrism. At the strong anthropocentrism end of the spectrum, nature is primarily seen as a provider of goods and services for human activity. This includes attributing a privilege to human beings over nature. At the other end of the spectrum, weak anthropocentrism values nature for the benefits it provides to humanity but is critical of the exploitation of nature and argues for the importance of caring for and maintaining the resource base of nature for sustainable human use.
Source: IPBES (2022) The Diverse Values and Valuation of Nature.
