Order of Nature and Order of Human Life.pptx

The text starts by comparing the order of nature to the order you see in your house or classroom.

1. Order of Nature vs. Order in Daily Life The text starts by comparing the order of nature to the order you see in your house or classroom. Just like when a room is messy, and you feel the need to clean and organize it, the environment also needs order and harmony. If we take responsibility as dwellers of the earth (like we do in our own homes), we can benefit from a cleaner, more peaceful, and healthier environment.

2. 2. Environmental Aesthetics This is a philosophical perspective that looks at the beauty and harmony of the environment . It emerged in the late 20th century and highlights that the order of nature has value , not just for beauty’s sake, but also for the well-being of humans and all living things . When the environment is in order, life becomes better — cleaner air, healthier ecosystems, and more meaningful connections with nature.

3. 3. Causes of Environmental Disorder Natural disasters (like typhoons and earthquakes) are called “acts of God” , and they can disturb nature. But the bigger problem is the human factor — things people do that cause destruction, such as: Deforestation (cutting down trees) Pollution (air, water, land) Overuse of natural resources Global warming and climate change Even in small, everyday actions, humans contribute to these problems (e.g., throwing trash anywhere, wasting electricity, using too much plastic).

4. 4. The Call to Action The text emphasizes that it’s not enough to just be aware of these problems. We must participate and act responsibly to restore and protect nature. This is where environmentalism comes in — a movement that began in the late 20th century to promote awareness and solutions to environmental problems.

5. 5. Philosophy’s Role Philosophy helps us reflect deeply on these issues. It doesn’t just give practical solutions but also encourages us to understand the values, ethics, and meaning behind caring for nature. It asks: Why is the environment important? What is our responsibility as humans? How can we live in harmony with nature?

6. Environmental Ethics This developed from the environmentalism movement . It focuses on our moral responsibility to care for nature , because humans are deeply connected to it. It reminds us that our actions have consequences — both for the environment and for society. Its main goal is to protect the well-being of nature and all living creatures .

7. Other Views That Emerged Environmental ethics later gave rise to different perspectives that deepen the discussion: Social Ecology Connects society and environmental issues . It says problems in the environment are linked to problems in society (like inequality, exploitation, or poor governance). Uses both ecological (nature-focused) and ethical (moral) approaches to find practical solutions . Example: If a community suffers from pollution, the solution must address both the social structure (laws, policies, industries) and the environmental impact .

8. 2. Climate Ethics and Climate Justice Came from the growing concern about climate change . These treat climate change not just as a scientific issue but as an ethical, social, and political issue . Influenced by environmental justice , which is about fairness in how benefits and burdens are shared. Key Ideas Here: Everyone deserves equal access to clean air, safe water, and healthy food. Communities (especially vulnerable ones) should be meaningfully involved in making and carrying out environmental policies. Governments and industries have a responsibility not to put the burden of environmental damage on the poor or powerless.

9. Examples of Issues Climate Ethics & Justice Address: Air and water pollution in poor communities. Lack of access to healthy food. Unsafe or toxic living conditions. Unequal impact of climate disasters (like stronger typhoons hitting poorer countries hardest).

10. The purpose of social ecology is: To find solutions to environmental problems. To connect people and society with nature, showing they affect each other. To use ethical and ecological ideas in creating fair and sustainable ways to care for the environment. 👉 In short: Its purpose is to link society and nature to solve environmental problems fairly.

11. The purpose of climate ethics is: To guide people on what is fair and responsible in dealing with climate change. To make sure those who cause more damage (like rich countries and big industries) take greater responsibility. To protect the rights and needs of vulnerable communities affected by climate change. 👉 In short: Its purpose is to ensure fairness and responsibility in addressing climate change.

12. The purpose of environmental justice is: To make sure all people have equal access to clean air, water, food, and a safe environment. To prevent poor or marginalized groups from carrying more burdens of pollution and environmental harm. To promote fairness and community involvement in solving environmental problems. 👉 In short: Its purpose is to give everyone a fair and safe share of the environment.

13. In summary: Environmental ethics teaches us that humans have moral duties to nature. From it, new perspectives emerged: Social Ecology (linking social and environmental concerns) and Climate Ethics/Justice (focusing on fairness, responsibility, and equity in addressing climate change and environmental problems). All of these emphasize that solving environmental issues requires not just science and technology, but also justice, fairness, and responsibility from individuals, communities, and governments.