Ecology of the human person

Question 1

What is the first sphere of one’s external ecological experience

Answer 1

Family

Question 2

Explain consumerism

Answer 2

Refers to the idea of continuously buying and using goods in large amounts. it is an unhealthy eco lifestyle, overuse of resources can have serious consequences for the health of planets.

Question 3

Explain utilitarianism

Answer 3

Refers to the idea that the moral value of an action is determined by its consequences and the impact it has on the overall welfare of society. Shouldn’t only be based on the impact on humans but on the environment

Question 4

What is biocentrism

Answer 4

This view holds that all living beings are deserving of moral consideration.

Question 5

What is ecological feminism

Answer 5

This is a feminist perspective on environmentalism that views that vies the degradation of the environment as a result of the practices that priortize male interests and values over those of women and environment.

Question 6

What is natural law

Answer 6

This is a divine given law that orders the affairs of creation including man.
Since natural law defines the values and rights of creatures it holds that human positive laws tailor its percept in accordance with laws of nature.

Question 7

How can communication help ecology

Answer 7

The power of ecology can be leveraged to change public orientation towards a healthy ecology.