HUMAN PERSON IN THE ENVIRONMENT

Question 1

This means that as human person, we interact not only with our fellow human beings, but also with other living and non-living elements in our environment.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY

Question 2

_________ is the discipline that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents.

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Environment philosophy

Question 3

thre major views

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anthropocentrism
biocentrism
ecocentrism

Question 4

_______-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.

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Anthropocentrism

Question 5

This view believes that humans are the most important species on the planet and they are free to transform nature and use its resources.

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anthropocentrism

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_______ - believes that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and that all other organisms have inherent value and should be protected. This view advocates ethical treatment of animals.

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Biocentrism

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______- places great value on ecosystems and biological communities. This view believes that humankind is a part of a greater biological system or community and that we have a significant role as stewards or guardians of nature.

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Ecocentrism

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Philosophical view that believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people and other organisms living in it.

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envi aesthetics

Question 9

The appreciation of natural beauty brings about the concern for the environment and helps people relate more effectively with nature.

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envi aesthetics

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This is a moral approach that analyzes the relationship between humans and the environment. It also discusses environmental problems caused by human activities and social issues that impact the environment

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envi ethics

Question 11

It serves as a basis for reflecting on how our actions show our regard for nature. It also guides us in upholding the welfare of the environment and everything in it.

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envi ethics

Question 12

This perspective advocates to address the growing environmental problems.

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environmentalism

Question 13

This concept focuses on reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment.

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sustainable development

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principles of sustainability

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environmental integrity, economic efficiency, equity

Question 15

________ - refers to maintaining the state of the environment.

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Environmental integrity

Question 16

This means that human activities should not unduly disrupt the ecosystems and human communities located in the area

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envi integrity

Question 17

Care should be taken that the surrounding landscape is not drastically impacted by human activities.

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envi integrity

Question 18

__________- refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use of resources to ensure that there is minimum to zero waste.

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Economic efficiency

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______ - demands that we use our natural resources in such a manner that these are conserved so that the next generation will be able to use them.

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Equity

Question 20

Prudence is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior

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equity

Question 21

_______ is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior

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Prudence

Question 22

______ is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources

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Frugality