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The ABCs of Relational Values: Environmental Values that Include Aspects of Both Intrinsic and Instrumental Valuing

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  • Anna Deplazes-Zemp
  • Mollie Chapman

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In this paper we suggest an interpretation of the concept of ‘relational value’ that could be useful in both environmental ethics and empirical analyses. We argue that relational valuing includes aspects of intrinsic and instrumental valuing. If relational values are attributed, objects are appreciated because the relationship with them contributes to the human flourishing component of well-being (instrumental aspect). At the same time, attributing relational value involves genuine esteem for the valued item (intrinsic aspect). We also introduce the notions of mediating and indirect relational environmental values, attributed in relationships involving people as well as environmental objects. We close by proposing how our analysis can be used in empirical research.

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  • Anna Deplazes-Zemp & Mollie Chapman, 2021. "The ABCs of Relational Values: Environmental Values that Include Aspects of Both Intrinsic and Instrumental Valuing," Environmental Values, , vol. 30(6), pages 669-693, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:envval:v:30:y:2021:i:6:p:669-693
    DOI: 10.3197/096327120X15973379803726
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    1. Chapman, Mollie & Satterfield, Terre & Chan, Kai M.A., 2019. "When value conflicts are barriers: Can relational values help explain farmer participation in conservation incentive programs?," Land Use Policy, Elsevier, vol. 82(C), pages 464-475.
    2. Sarah C Klain & Paige Olmsted & Kai M A Chan & Terre Satterfield, 2017. "Relational values resonate broadly and differently than intrinsic or instrumental values, or the New Ecological Paradigm," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(8), pages 1-21, August.
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