A bottomless avarice and an all-encompassing sense of entitlement define the actions of Western elites and the 'masses' have followed to reap whatever benefits they can from the plunder of lands and the exploitation of peoples beyond the shores of Europe.

Don't you think both philosophy and theology abdicated their responsibilities regarding bringing an ethical dimension to put the brakes on the colossal destruction of human lives along with the ecosystems we all derive our sustenance from?