ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY Flashcards
studies the moral relationship of human being
environmental philosophy
Humans are the most important species on the planet
anthropocentrism
Humans are not the only significant species on the planet
biocentrism
greater biological system/community
ecocentrism
will bring out the natural beauty.
environmental aesthetic
comprising the ability of future generations
sustainable development
3 principle of sustainability
1.environmental integrity
2.economic efficiency
3.equity
human activities or economic advances
environmental integrity
minimum to zero waste
economic efficiency
conserving our natural resources
equity
5 theories in radical history
1.deep ecology
2.social ecology
3.ecofeminism
4.prudence
5.prugality
assumes that all living things possess equal value
deep ecology
traced to social problems.
social ecology
assumes that male-centered view of nature
ecofeminism
capacity to direct
prudence