HUMAN PERSON
IN THE
ENVIRONMENT
ANALOU B. INFORNON
Tanque National High School
INTRODUCTION TO THE
PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
HUMAN PERSON
IN
THE
ENVIRONMENT
GROUP ACTIVITY
( 10 mins)
PRESENTATION
ENVIRONMENT PHILOSOPHY
Is the discipline in philosophy
that studies the moral
relationship of human beings
with the environment
And its non-human contents.
ANTHROPOCENTRISM
focuses on the significant role
of humankind in the world and
considers nature as the means
by which humans are able to
meet their needs and survive.
BIOCENTRISM
believes that humans are not
the only significant species on
the planet, and that all organism
Have inherent value and should
be protected.
ECOCENTRISM
places great value on ecosystems
And biological communities.
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
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.
IPCC
Intergovernmental
Panel on
Climate
Change
ENVIRONMENTALISM
This perspective advocates to
address the growing environmental
problem.
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
This is moral approach that
analyzes the relationship between
Humans and the environment.
Evaluation
Directions: Write the letter of the correct
answer on your quiz booklet.
1. This is the branch of philosophy that is
concerned with the natural environment and
humanity’s place in it.
A. environmentalism
B. environmental philosophy
C. environmental aesthetics
D. environmental justice
2. This view considers man the
most important species on the
planet.
A. biocentrism
B. ecocentrism
C. anthropocentrism
D. environmentalism
3. This view believes that all
organisms have inherent worth
and should be valued and
protected
A. biocentrism
B. ecocentrism
C. anthropocentrism
D. environmentalism
4. This view places great value
on ecosystems and biological
communities.
A. biocentrism
B. ecocentrism
C. anthropocentrism
D. environmentalism
5. The meaning of IPCC
6. This perspective advocates
action to address environmental
problems.
A. biocentrism
B. ecocentrism
C. anthropocentrism
D. environmentalism
7. This is moral approach in
analysing the relationship
between human and
environment.
A. environmental justice
B. environmental aesthetics
C. environmental philosophy
D. environmental ethics
8. Which of these statements does NOT
reflect environmental ethics?
A. Man must take action to solve
environmental problems.
B. Natural disasters are unrelated to
human activities
C. We should reflect on how our
actions show regard for nature.
D. We must uphold the welfare of the
environment and everything.
9. This concept refers to the fair
distribution of environmental
benefits and the burden od
addressing environmental
challenges.
A. environmental justice
B. environmental aesthetics
C. environmental philosophy
D. environmental ethics
10. Which of these statements is NOT related
to sustainable development?
A. Human activities must not
negatively impact the environment.
B. Natural resources must be used
wisely and efficiently.
C. Resources must be conserved for the
other people.
D. Humankind must use up all natural
resources.
ASSIGNMENT
ASSIGNMENTS
Research the following:
What is
1.Sustainability
2.Environment integrity
3.Economic efficiency
4.Equity
5.Prudence
6.frugality
“ No man is an island,
entire of itself; every
man is a piece of the
continent, a part of the
main”
-John Donne