Anthropocentrism refers to a human-cantered, or “anthropocentric,” point of view. In philosophy, anthropocentrism can refer to the point of view that humans are the only, or primary, holders of moral standing. The term can be used interchangeably with humanocentrism, and some refer to the concept as human supremacy or human exceptionalism. From an anthropocentric perspective, humankind is seen as separate from nature and superior to it, and other entities (animals, plants, minerals, etc.) are viewed as resources for humans to use. Anthropocentrism encourages the separation of man from nature and the exploitation of the environment for human benefit. Because it believes that humans are the only center of reason, anthropocentrism is morally flawed. This way of thinking ignores animals' capacity to interact with one another and exist in accordance with ecological rules. The current environmental catastrophe is largely the result of anthropocentric thinking in the form of economic progress, which frequently comes at the expense of the environment and natural resources. In this paper a humble attempt has been made how Markandaya has tried to highlight the hazards of anthropocentricism in her novel The Coffer Dams.

Anthropocentricism, Ecocentrism, Hazards, Dams, Nature.