Nature Value over Humanity Value in Three Aspects——the Value Basis of Environmental Ethics

On the situation of the deteriorating environment and expanding subjective spirits, the nature value relocates the value of relationship between man and nature, which surpasses the humanity value from three aspects. That is, as to the relationship between man and nature, the change is shifted from the instrumental value to the intrinsic value of nature; as to the relationship between people, the focus is changed from subjective to the intersubjectivity. As to the mode of thinking, change is made from subject-object dichotomy to coexistence. These points have important theoretical significance and practical guidance to building a harmonious society and scientific developing.