Demonstrating-the-Virtue-of-Prudence-and-Frugality-toward-Environment.pptx

PHILOSOPHY

1. DEMONSTRATING THE VIRTUE OF PRUDENCE AND FRUGALITY TOWARD ENVIRONMENT

2. The kind of relationship that human being establishes with the environment depends on how he or she perceives it. Human being sees and considers the environment as an erratic and disorderly that needs to be analyzed, reformed and reshaped through the cultural tools of science and technology in the service of the human self.

3. Ways to Care for the Environment Deep Ecology is an environmental philosophy that emphasizes the intrinsic value of all living beings and ecosystems, advocating for a fundamental shift in how humans interact with nature. It moves beyond a purely anthropocentric (human-centered) view, arguing that humans are not inherently superior to other life forms and that nature has inherent worth beyond its utility to humans. 

4. Ways to Care for the Environment Social Ecology - is a critical theory that examines the interconnectedness of social and environmental problems, arguing that ecological issues are rooted in social hierarchies and domination. It proposes that addressing environmental degradation requires challenging and transforming these social structures, advocating for a society based on social justice, equality, and direct democracy. 

5. Ways to Care for the Environment Ecofeminism - links the domination and exploitation of women with the domination and exploitation of nature. It argues that patriarchal societies, with their hierarchical structures, create systems that devalue both women and nature, leading to environmental destruction. Ecofeminism seeks to understand these connections and advocate for a more just and sustainable world for all. 

6. APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENT Instrumental approach in environmental philosophy views nature as valuable only insofar as it serves human needs and interests. It's an anthropocentric view, meaning humans are the central focus and their well-being is paramount. This perspective contrasts with  intrinsic value  perspectives, which argue that nature has value in itself, regardless of its usefulness to humans. 

7. APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENT Anthropological approach to environmental philosophy emphasizes understanding human-environment interactions through a holistic, cultural lens. It recognizes humans as active agents shaping and being shaped by their surroundings, and explores diverse cultural perspectives on nature, resource use, and environmental issues. This approach draws on methods like  ethnography ,  participant observation , and  cross-cultural analysis  to understand how different societies perceive, manage, and interact with their environments. 

8. APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENT Utilitarian approach to environmental philosophy focuses on maximizing overall well-being or happiness when making decisions about the environment. It assesses the moral worth of actions based on their consequences, prioritizing those that produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people and other sentient beings. In essence, it's about weighing the benefits and harms of different actions to the environment and its inhabitants, striving to achieve the best overall outcome. 

9. APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENT Axiological approach to environmental philosophy centers on understanding the values we assign to the environment and how these values influence our actions and policies towards it. It explores the ethical considerations and moral principles that guide our interactions with the natural world. This approach examines what we deem valuable in the environment and why, providing a framework for assessing the impacts of human activities on ecosystems and promoting responsible stewardship. 

10. APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENT Natural law ethics , suggests that humans have an inherent understanding of right and wrong regarding the natural world, and that these moral principles are discoverable through reason and observation of nature itself. It contrasts with  legal positivism , which views laws as solely human creations, by asserting that some moral principles are rooted in nature and thus universally applicable. This perspective informs how we understand our obligations to the environment, often promoting stewardship and conservation based on the inherent value of the natural world. 

11. ERICH FROMM ( 2013) a German humanistic philosopher, believes that it is about time that humanity ought to recognize not only itself but also the world around it. For Fromm, as human beings, our biological urge for survival turns into selfishness and laziness. Fromm argues that as humans, it is also inherent in us to escape the prison cell of selfishness.

12. ERICH FROMM ( 2013) The human desire to experience union with others is one of the strongest motivators of human behavior and the other is the desire for survival. From these two contradictory strivings in every human being, it follows that the social structure, its values and norms, decides which of the two becomes dominant. Cultures that foster the greed for possession are rooted in one human potential. Cultures that foster being and sharing are rooted in the other potential. We must decide which of these two potentials to cultivate (Fromm 2013).

13. ERICH FROMM ( 2013) Arising from the discussions, Fromm (2013) proposed a new society that should encourage the emergence of a new human being that will foster prudence and moderation or frugality toward environment.

14. Prudence- is the virtue of careful decision making and force thought. It involves considering potential consequences and acting with wisdom and discretion to avoid negative outcomes.

15. Frugality means consuming and using resources in a way that minimizes waste and avoids unnecessary depletion of natural resources. - It involves making conscious choices to reduce consumption, reuse items, and recycle materials to lessen the impact on the environment. - It is about being mindful of our resource usage and striving to live within the planet’s capacity.

16. SOME OF THE FUNCTIONS OF FROMM'S ENVISIONED SOCIETY The willingness to give up all forms of having, in order to fully be. Being fully present where one is. Trying to reduce greed, hate, and illusions as much as one is capable. Making the full growth of oneself and of one's fellow beings as the supreme goal of living. Not deceiving others, but also not being deceived by others; one may be called innocent, but not naïve.

17. SOME OF THE FUNCTIONS OF FROMM'S ENVISIONED SOCIETY 6. Freedom that is not arbitrariness but the possibility to be oneself, not as a bundle of greedy desires, but as a delicately balanced structure that at any moment is confronted with the alternatives of growth or decay, life or death. 7. Happiness in the process of ever-growing aliveness, whatever the furthest point is that fate permits one to reach, for living as fully as one can is so satisfactory that the concern for what one might or might not attain has little chance to develop.

18. OTHER WAYS TO CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 1.Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle 2. Conserve water 3. Minimize travel 4. Support Renewable energy 5. Eat sustainably 6. Shop wisely 7. Educate and advocate 8. Plant trees

19. OTHER WAYS TO CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 6. Shop wisely 7. Educate and advocate 8. Plant trees 9. Avoid the use of pesticides and herbicides that can harm ecosystem 10. Dispose of waste properly and participate in local cleanups. 

20. The ideals of this society cross all party lines; for protecting nature needs focused conservation, action, political will, and support from industry. If all these sectors agree on the same goals, the possibility of change would seem to be considerably greater, especially since most citizens have become less and less interested in party loyalty and slogans.

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