Human Person Life in the Environment.pptx

Human person living in environment

1. HUMAN PERSON IN THE ENVIRONMENT GROUP 2

2. How does philosophy define the person’s relationship with the environment? Philosophy also seeks to explore the relationship between humanity and the environment. Environmental philosophy or environmental ethics is the discipline in the philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents.

3. Three major views regarding the relationship between humanity and the environment: Anthropocentrism Focuses on the significant role of human kind in the world and considers nature as the means by which humans are able to meet their needs and survive. This view believes that humans are the most important species on the planet and they are free to transform nature and use its resources.

4. Biocentrism Believes that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and that all organisms have inherent value and should be protected. This view drives the activities of human organizations that advocate the ethical treatment of animals.

5. Eco centrism Places great value on ecosystems and biological communities This view believes that humankind is part of a greater biological system or community and that we have a significant role as stewards or guardians of nature. This view also promotes the idea that order and balance in nature brings about stability and beauty.

6. Environmental aesthetics Is one philosophical view that believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well being of the people and other organisms living in it. The appreciation of natural beauty brings about concern for the environment and helps people relate more effectively with nature.

7. How can humanity address the damage inflicted on the environment? Environmentalism- this perspective advocates to address the growing environmental problems.

8. One important philosophical view from environmentalism is environmental ethics- this is a moral approach that analyzes the relationship between humans and the environment. It also discusses environmental problems caused by human activities and social issues that impact the environment.

9. Its main ideas are the following: All none human elements of the world, including animals and natural resources, have intrinsic value and should be preserved. The preservation of the environment will benefit humans by providing for the needs of present and future generations. Humankind has a responsibility to safeguard the planet as stewards of creation.

10. Environmental ethics has resulted in the development of varied views: Social ecology Applies an ecological and ethical approach in analyzing society, and sees a relationship between social problems and environmental problems. Concepts such as climate ethics and climate justice arose from the growing concern with climate change, and consider it a significant ethical, social, and political issue.

11. One major concept that drive environmentalism Sustainability or sustainable development This concept focuses on reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment. one of the major ideas of sustainability is that we must make wise decisions regarding the use of natural resources to ensure that there is still enough left for future use.

12. 3 important principles of sustainability Environmental Integrity-refers to maintaining the state of the environment. This means that human activities should not unduly disrupt the ecosystems and human communities located in the area. Economic Efficiency- refers to prudence in decision making regarding the use of resources to ensure that there is minimum to zero waste. Equity-demands that we use our natural resources in such a manner that these are conserved so that the next generation will be able to use them.

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