1.1 Flashcards
Perspective
how a certain situation is viewed and understood by an individual. they are based on a mix of personal and collective assumptions, values and beliefs
Assumptions
underlaying ideas we hold about the world
values
qualities or principles that people feel have worth and importance in life
beliefs
convictions about realities, often related to our values
worldview
powerful, wide-reaching and usually collective perspective
imperialist worldview
sacred bond between humans and god. nature is separate from it
stewardship worldview
humans have responsibilities towards the environment. we have to manage the environment and we can exploit it. we have to look after it respectfully
romantic worldview
nature is important to humans because it’s beautiful and aesthetically pleasing
utilitarian worldview
the greatest good is happiness and freedom from pain. actions with outcomes that promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people are morally right
animism
no divide between humans and nature. deep connections between all biotic and abiotic elements of the planet
sociocultural norms
community rules determining appropriate behaviour and values
environmental value systems (EVS)
type of worldview that is focused on relationship between humans and natural world
input
external factor that influences perspectives and worldviews
process
how we make sense of the inputs coming into our consciousness
outputs
results of perspectives
