1.1 Environmental Value Systems

Question 1

EVS

Answer 1

Paradigm through which we view, value and understand the environment.

Question 2

Inputs

Answer 2

Culture
Education
Science Media

Question 3

Processes

Answer 3

Assilmation knowledge
Thinking
Evaluating
Political views
Religion
Trust in science

Question 4

Outputs

Answer 4

Decisions
Behaviours
- Transport
- Less meat
- Second-hand clothes
- Job choice
- Donating
Viewpoints(political beliefs)
- Protests
- Vote

Question 5

Ecocentrism

Answer 5

• Nature centred
• Social, spiritually integrated
• Self-reliance/minimal disturbance
• Achieve sustainability

Question 6

Anthropocentrism

Answer 6

• People-centred
• People manage their environment
• Immediate humanitarian concerns
• Economic growth and development

Question 7

Technocentrism

Answer 7

• Technology provides a solution to everything.
• Relies on science analysis and prediction control
• Science finds an alternative

Question 8

Deep Ecologist

Answer 8

• Ecocentric view
• Nature has the same value as anything else
• Eg. say that we should all die out and let nature live again.

Question 9

Soft Ecologists

Answer 9

• Balance between human interest and conservation of the environment.
• Sustainable development
• Education, Awareness

Question 10

Cornucopians

Answer 10

• Extreme tehnocentrism
• Exploit all resources
• No limits

Question 11

Instrumental value

Answer 11

Instrumental value (IV) refers to the value of something in relation to its utility or usefulness in achieving a specific goal or end,

Question 12

Intrinsic value

Answer 12

Intrinsic value (IV) refers to the inherent worth or value of something in and of itself, independent of its usefulness or utility for any specific purpose or goal

Question 13

Ecosystem services

Answer 13

The essential benefits and functions that natural ecosystems provide to humans, include services like clean water, pollination, air purification, and habitat for various species.