3 Flashcards
the general term commonly used to refer to the entire human race
man
refers to man as species
human
used to distinguish man from other animals
human being
refers to the state of being a person
personhood
refers to human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, responsibility and dignity above all
person
refers to characteristics (like thinking, feeling and acting) that distinguish human from all other creatures
human nature
refers to the person having a clear perception of oneself, including his thoughts, emotions, identity and actions
self-awareness
refers to the capability of persons to make choices and decisions based on their own preferences, monitor, and regulate their actions
self-determination
refers to the capability of a person to reach out and interact with other and the world
externality
this refers to the innate right to be valued and respected
dignity
this intangible element enables us to exercise thought, possess awareness, interiority, and the capacity to reach out to the outside world and other person
spirit
___ enables us to do and experience all the things that make us human person
embodiment
it is the sum of the total of the elements, factors and conditions in the surroundings which may have an impact on the development, action, or survival of an organism or group of organism, like humans
environment
discipline in philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents
environmental philosophy
- 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
- this view believes that humans are the most important species
anthropocentrism
humans are not only significant species on the planet, and that all organism have inherent value and should be protected
biocentrism
this view also promotes the idea that order and balance in nature brings about stability and beauty
ecocentrism
a philosophical view that believes in maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people
environmental aesthetic
all non human elements of the world, including animals and natural resources have intrinsic value and should be preserved
environmental ethics
this concepts focuses in reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment
sustainability development
maintaining the state of environment
environmental integrity
prudent in decision making regarding the use of resources to ensure that there us minimum to zero waste
economic efficiency
use our natural resources in such manner that these are conserved so that the next generation will be able to use them
equity
ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior
prudence
being thrifty with the use of one’s resources
frugality
