Question

A mainstream Western paradigm regards plant and animal life as _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. a commodity

Explanation:

Paradigm can be defined as a social lens consisting of concepts, research methods, thought patterns, standards, and theories through which individuals such as philosophers, scientists and psychologists use to view the world. Thus, it is somewhat like a perspective of the world.

A mainstream Western paradigm regards plant and animal life as a commodity.

This ultimately implies that, the mainstream Western paradigm or view towards living organisms such as plants and animals is that they are items that could be traded i.e sold and bought for a specific amount of money. This explains why some countries engage in the trade of both plant and animal products and thus, serving as a source of revenue generation.