Enviromental Philosophy Flashcards
Examines our relation, as human beings, to nature or our natural environmental
Environmental Philosophy
originated as a reaction to this emphasis, pursuing instead the investigation of the aesthetic appreciation of natural environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS
in its original connotation in environmental ethics, is the belief that value is human-centered and that all other beings are means to human ends
ANTHROPOCENTRISM
is the ethical perspective that all living things deserve equal moral consideration
BIOCENTRISM
is a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of all living things including the importance of their environment.
ECOCENTRISM
is ultimately about extending moral consideration. When certain objects have intrinsic value, they should be treated with respect for their own sake and their rights should not be overridden without reason
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
is development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
must be shown in the management of all living species and natural resources, in accordance with the precepts of sustainable development.
PRUDENCE
means using up as few natural resources as possible
FRUGALITY
It indicates the lack of any physical restriction.
PHYSICAL
It’s also known as freedom of choice. The person is free to do what he or she believes is right and wise. A person’s psychological freedom is inherent and cannot be taken away.
PSYCHOLOGICAL