Human person in their environment

Question 1

is a discipline in philosophy that studies the moral
relationships of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents.

Answer 1

environmental ethics

Question 2

Philosophical viewpoint arguing that human beings are the central or
most significant entities in the world.

Answer 2

Anthropocentrism

Question 3

Moral consideration should be extended to intelligent animals who are
sentient or living things who are capable to feel things

Answer 3

Pathocentrism

Question 4

– A life-centered theory, it is the view that not only humans and animals, but
also plants should be morally considerate.

Answer 4

Biocentrism

Question 5

Ecosystem-centered ethics regards ecosystems as holistic entities that
should be given moral consideration.

Answer 5

ecocentrism

Question 6

Arne Naess, proponent of Deep ecology, assumes that all living things
possess equal value and intrinsic worth regardless of their usefulness or utility to other
beings.

Answer 6

deep ecology

Question 7

– Murray Bookchin, proponent of social ecology, believes that ecological
problems can be traced to social problems.

Answer 7

social ecology

Question 8

– It assumes that male-centered view of nature is the root cause of ecological
problems. To address environmental problems humanity has to remove the superior vs.
inferior in human relations.

Answer 8

eco feminism

Question 9

is the capacity to direct and discipline one’s activities and behavior using
reason. It is the behavior that is cautious and, as much as possible, keeps away from any
risks.

Answer 9

PRUDENCE

Question 10

is the quality of being thrifty. It is the careful supervision of one’s resources.

Answer 10

frugality