Character Quote by Roger Scruton
“I think that, on the whole, risk-taking entrepreneurial characters regard nature as a sort of background that we can use for our own advantage.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Ethics of Risk" (1998)
Entrepreneurs view nature as a resource to exploit, treating it as background rather than a partner.
In simple terms: Nature seen as a tool for profit.
Key Takeaway
Consider nature as partner, not just resource.
Themes
entrepreneurship
environment
ethics
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
environmental
When to use this quote
- business planning
- environmental impact assessments
- sustainable design
- policy making
Key Concepts
economics
environmental philosophy
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can entrepreneurs balance profit with ecological stewardship?
- What ethical frameworks guide use of nature?
A Different Perspective
May ignore ecological limits and long‑term consequences.
