An intrinsic value can be defined as the true value of something, as opposed to its book value. In other words, intrinsic values are deeper values that can be held dearly. Values are extremely crucial when it comes to nature and the environment. Intrinsic values can be applied to nature because many people, such as naturalists cherish the natural environments, while others do not. Some don’t view nature and its resources as precious because they are too busy thinking about what nature has to offer. These people can sometimes be called entrepreneurs. Majority of entrepreneurs do not realize that the intrinsic value of nature is much greater than wood, animal meat and fur; the intrinsic value of nature is nature itself. According to John Daniel’s “Toward Wild Heartlands”, he believes that the wilderness and nature does have intrinsic value that the world does not see. Daniel takes a stand and says that people do not set limits on what satisfies them and that is why “…they are not serving but endangering the greater community.” Daniel also points …show more content…
He uses this idea to explain how people need not do any changing or altering to the environment. People must recognize natures intrinsic value and leave it the way it is. People don’t need to solve the mystery of nature, the intrinsic value of nature can be estimated by the beautiful, mysterious ways it works. Another idea expressed in Daniels argument is the idea that “ecosystems are more complex than we can think.” The ecosystem is extremely difficult, but that is what makes its intrinsic value so high. He connects these two ideas to support his argument and belief that nature does have an intrinsic value. This proves that beyond all the things people think they know about nature, they really know nothing at