Central American Snake Initiative: A Colloquium from Biophobia to Biophilia, August 28, 2026
The Central American Snake Initiative held a session in its series of colloquia via Zoom on August 28, 2026. The topic of this colloquium was “From Biophobia to Biophilia: An Ethical Defense of Snakes,” presented by Dr. Jacqueline Alcazar Morales, a philosopher and activist for “good living” and director of Bioética y Ambiente S.C. in Mexico.
The colloquium was moderated by Eduardo Boza of the Central American Snake Initiative. The panelist began her presentation by discussing the Aristotelian view of human beings and linked it to their integration with other living beings and the elements—such as soil, water, and air—for the common good. She went on to analyze the evolution of anthropocentric ethical perspectives toward broader perspectives (zoocentric, biocentric, and ecocentric). Current trends point toward a holistic, ecocentric vision that seeks “good living” in a broad sense. Her closing message, following a lively discussion, centered on how to contribute through activism without losing hope, joining forces so that, together, we can protect and conserve the planet’s biodiversity. The discussion focused on these topics and their relevance at the regional level in Central America, across the Latin American region, and globally. Participants came from Costa Rica, Honduras, and Mexico.
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Central American Snake Initiative, Symposium “From Biophobia to Biophilia: An Ethical Advocacy for Snakes,” Dr. Jacqueline Alcazar Morales, Bioética y Ambiente S.C., Mexico; Zoom platform, August 28, 2026.
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