The Meaning of “Intrinsic Value” and Environmental Ethics

People have different ideas about “intrinsic value” Among scholars of environmental ethics, there are at least three definitions of this concept. However, according to the value classification by Lewis, all of these definitions are given by misunderstanding. In fact, “intrinsic value” means man's practical ability (creation) and self-affirmation of ability (the state of happiness). Facing the crises of the eco?system, energy and the environment, it is the task of environmental ethics to build modern ideas that further develops the value of life and the process of value creation rather than simply explaining some traditional notions.