The basis for the use and exploitation of nature is the view that

a) nature will destroy us if we don't control it (as the poet says "nature is red in tooth and claw").
b) we are superior reasoning beings- nature is a resource to do with as we please.
c) we can make profit from nature.
d) all of the above.


D

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