Rolston, Holmes, 1932-, authorEdward Elgar, publisher2020-05-042020-05-042019Rolston, Holmes, III, The Earth Charter facing the Anthropocene Epoch. Peter D. Burdon, Klaus Bosselmann and Kirsten Engel, eds., The Crisis in Global Ethics and the Future of Global Governance: Fulfilling the Promise of the Earth Charter. Cheltingham UK: Edward Elgar. 2019. Chapter 5, pages 72-91.https://hdl.handle.net/10217/206475Includes bibliographical references.We are living in a time of "great peril and great promise" "as never before in history" (Earth Charter). The way forward according to contemporary Anthropocene enthusiasts is quite opposite from the sustainable biosphere and ecosystems that the Earth Charter intends. We ought to embrace an ever-increasing human domination of the planet, geo-engineering. Develop! Develop! Earth is the only planet "right for life"; it seems "right" that life continue here. Life is, in the deepest sense, the most valuable phenomenon of all. On the global scale, Earth is not something we own. Earth does not belong to us; rather we belong on it. The question is not of property, but of whole-Earth community. Humans, made of earth, are first and always Earthlings. This calls for appropriate respect for this home Earth.born digitalchapters (layout features)engCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Earth CharterEngel, J. Ronaldsustainable biospherehome planetAnthropocene epochgeo-engineeringText