Chapter 3 Flashcards
This is a process that helps people/ individuals to learn about the environment issues, engage in problem-solving and take action to improve or protect our environment.
Environmental Education
This is a multidisciplinary field that draws from various disciplines to provide a holistic understanding of the environment.
Environmental Education
A branch of philosophy that studies the ethical relationship between humans and their natural world.
Environmental Ethics
This seeks to understand and evaluate our moral obligations to protect and preserve the environment
Environmental Ethics
This is a holistic approach, recognizing that humans and the environment are interdependent and have intrinsic value.
Environmental Ethics
These are sets of fundamental belief that guide our decisions, actions and behaviors
Value Systems
Also known as the moral compass
Value Systems
Enumerate the value systems
Ecocentrism
Biocentrism
Anthropocentrism
Technocentrism
Value system where nature is at the center of everything (environment) ; living and nonliving components are important.
Ecocentrism
Ways to achieve ecocentrism:
less materialism, travel by bike, turn off light, buy local products
An example of ecocentrism
forest bathing
A value system where the life of living things are important; Protecting individual living things at all cost
Biocentrism
also known as the right to live
Bio-right
An example of biocentrism
Extreme biocentrist (deep ecologist) like Julia Hill
A value system where humans are at the center of everything
humans can “manage” any nature issue.
Anthropocentrism
Examples of anthropocentrism:
raise taxes, environmental laws, carbon emission taxes
A value system where technology can solve problems; Solve problems while increasing living standards; Economic growth improves technology
Technocentrism
Ways to achieve technocentrism
Renewable sources of energy, electric cars, use technology to remove carbon dioxide and waste
An example of technocentrism
extreme technocentrist (Cornucopians) like Elon Musk
Characteristics of Cornucopians
have extreme believes that humans/mankind have the ability to overcome environmental and resource constraints through innovation and technology; they’re very optimistic about the future
These are broad legal frameworks designated to protect the environment
Environmental Laws
