environmental and the human person .....

talks about environment ant its relation to the human person

1. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN PERSON

2. Elmer G. Cabanillas , LPT AB-Philosophy (St. John Mary Vianney Seminary) MA- Philosophy (Silliman University)(CAR)

3. LET US PRAY

4. REVIEW

5. What is Human Person? Human person is someone with an exact origin of his/her classification. There are three components composed of SOUL, MIND and SPIRIT.

6. What are the two general kinds to distinguish a human person? Cognitive Self - something within and cannot be physically seen. Physical Self -something can be seen in his/her physical appearance.

7. What is Embodied Spirit? Embodied spirit is an animating core living within each of us. It is known to be the driving force behind what we actually think, do and say.

8. Listen and sing the song together

9. Guide questions What the video message is about? What do you feel while watching the video?

10. THE HUMAN PERSON IN THIER ENVIRONMENT

11. objectives At the end of the lesson the students should be able to; 1. Define what is environmental philosophy is; 2. Notice disorder in the environment; and 3. To show appreciation on the importance of human person in the environment.

12. HUMAN PERSON A living being that contains a real and existing to direct its own development toward fulfilment through perfect, unconditional, and infinite truth, love, goodness, beauty, and unity, and will do so if all the proper conditions are met.(Spitzer1999).

13. ENVIRONMENT Environment is the sum total of all surroundings of a living organism, including natural forces and other living things, which provide conditions for development and growth as well as of danger and damage.(Endriga2017)

14. Environmental philosophy Environmental philosophy is the discipline that studies the moral relationships of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents. Like other sciences, philosophy also seeks to explore the relationship between humanity and the environment through environmental philosophy or environmental ethics.

15. “No man is an island” - John Donne

16. Environmental philosophers Environmental philosophers as philosophers who tackle issues that is related to humanity’s role in the natural world, the interaction between nature and human activities, and humanity’s response to environmental challenges.

17. Three Major Perspectives In Environmental Ethics

18. Anthropocentrism A view that considers humans to be the most important species with a superior worth than other species. This view mainly focuses on humans and puts the other entities of the natural world at the background. Human beings continually destroy and consume natural resources for their own interest to the point of degradation, and worst to extinction.

19. Biocentrism It claims that humans are not the only important species on the earth and that they are not inherently greater to other living things. It suggests that humans are equal members of the environment and that humans and other living things are interdependent.

20. Ecocentrism This view believes that humankind is merely a portion of the biological system or community and that we have an vital role as guardians of nature. Ecocentrism tells us that both living and non-living organisms are reliant on the processes in the ecosystem .

21. Personal Views on Environmental Issues Review on the key perspectives in environmental ethics and share your personal views in the following environmental issues. Environmental Issues Personal Views 1. Ecocentrists would argue that mining is immoral because it is so harmful to the environment. 2. Do we need to convert agricultural lands to residential to accommodate the growing population. 3. Should we use less energy because it is harming the planet?

22. AS A STUDENT, HOW CAN YOU Show YOUR APPRECIATION FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT?

23. QUIZ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following items carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer. 1. Which discipline in philosophy studies the moral relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral status of the environment and its non-human contents? A. Environmental aesthetics B. Environmental ethics C. Sustainable Development D. Ecology

24. 2.Which of the perspective considers humans to be the most important species with a superior value than other species? A. Biocentrism B. Ecocentrism C. Environmentalism D. Anthropocentrism 3.Which of the following claims that humans are not the only important species on the earth and that they are not inherently greater to other living things? A. Biocentrism B. Ecocentrism C. Environmentalism D. Anthropocentrism

25. 4.Which of the following believes that humankind is merely a portion of the biological system or community and that we have an important role as stewards of nature? A. Biocentrism B. Ecocentrism C. Environmentalism D. Anthropocentrism 5.Why did the discipline of environmental ethics arise? A. People are concerned about the growing population and misuse of natural resources. B. The government is worried about climate change. C. There are new sources of energy to meet the demands of present. D. Community leaders encouraged us to show care about pollution.

26. Answer B D A B A

27. ASSIGNMENT Answer the following questions. 1. Define the following: a. Deep ecology b. Social ecology c. Ecofeminism 2. What is the difference between Prudence and Frugality? Reference: Introduction To The Philosophy Of The Human Person Module 4-Quarter 1 The Human Person in their Environment (pp. 11-14)