HUMAN PERSON IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT Flashcards
What is environmental Philosophy?
A branch of Philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in it.
What is Ecological Equilibrium?
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
What are the philosophical perspectives which view and analyze the natural process of the environment and humanity’s role?
Anthropocentrism
Deep ecology
Gaia Hypothesis
Explain what is Anthropocentrism, Deep Ecology and Gaia Hypothesis.
Anthropocentrism- humans are the central and most significant species on the planet.
Deep Ecology- human interference as a significant threat to the environment’s equilibrium.
Gaia Hypothesis- non-organic elements in the planet play a significant role in maintaining balance in the environment.
What is Environmental Ethics?
It is an advocated human responsibility and responsiveness.
What are the two key ideas of Environmental Ethics?
- All non-human elements of the world have intrinsic value and should be preserved.
- The preservation of the environment is beneficial for humans, as it will continue to provide for the present and future generations.
What are the concepts of Environmental Ethics?
Climate Justice- Advocates for climate justice and acknowledges that climate changes can have differing adverse impacts on underprivileged populations.
Environmental Justice- the fair distribution of environmental benefits, as well as the burden of meeting environmental challenges.
The views in which environmental ethics impacted.
Social Ecology- sees a relationship between social problems and environmental problems.
Environmental Aesthetics- concepts of beauty in nature in the context of maintaining order and balance in the environment.
What is Environmentalism?
Devoted efforts to discuss environmental issues and formulate plans to address them.
