If we truly believe in values that we can all identify with and aspire to – a recognition of truth, an understanding of science, an appreciation of the self, a respect for life and a faith in society – then we need to eliminate obstacles to understanding, uphold the fundamental definition of humanity, affirm the shared value of human lives and other lives, and acknowledge the symbiotic interdependency of human beings and the environment. A belief in ourselves and a belief in others, a trust in humanitarianism’s power to do good, and an earnest recognition of the value of life – these form the foundation for all human values and all human efforts.
(Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ commentisfree/2019/jan/01/human-dignity-danger-ai-weiwei. Access on: 7 jan. 2019.)
The relationship between men and the environment is conflicting and more exploratory than sustainable. Based on the text, review the statements in the following items:
I - The value of human life is understood as superior to the value of other life forms that inhabit the planet.
II - There is a harmonious and cooperative relationship between human beings and the environment that needs to be recognized.
Considering the propositions I and II, mark the one that correctly describes its contents: