: Before one is a citizen of a nation or a member of a profession, one is an earthling.
Thinking as an earthling changes how we approach justice and governance. In his work , philosopher David Miller argues that justice should be rooted in the actual social contexts and "real-world" conditions of human life rather than abstract, universal ideals. Earthling
: Adopting an earthling identity helps individuals feel they belong to a larger whole, shifting focus from narrow professional or personal goals toward serving the "wholeness" of our global home. Global and Ethical Implications : Before one is a citizen of a
: As earthlings, we face collective challenges like climate change and resource management that require global cooperation. : Adopting an earthling identity helps individuals feel
David Miller, Justice for earthlings: essays in political philosophy
: When considering the future, such as potential contact with alien life, being an "earthling" provides a moral framework for deciding how to weigh the needs of our own planet's inhabitants against those of other worlds.