Lesson 6

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Environmental philosophy

Question 2

the one who make frameworks where humans can be related with nature

Answer 2

Payne (2010)

Question 3

humans are superior and supreme, thus, it is human centered.

Answer 3

Anthropocentric model

Question 4

It is the ecological or relational integrity of the humans that provides meaning of our morals and values and it is nature centered.

Answer 4

Ecocentric model

Question 5

In this approach to the environment, human beings affirm the protection of the environment as long as it possesses value or importance for human beings.

Answer 5

Instrumental approach

Question 6

-In this approach to environment, human being recognizes the intrinsic(belonging naturally or essential) value of the environment.
-This demands him/her to protect and take care of it.

Answer 6

Axiological approach

Question 7

• The focus of establishing a relationship with the environment is not the environment itself, but his/her “being”.
• Consequently, he/she sees the importance of protection, care, and respect for the environment.

Answer 7

Anthropological approach

Question 8

Our action is ethically right when it produces the greatest happiness for the greater number of people, otherwise the action is ethically wrong.

Answer 8

Utilitarianism

Question 9

There is goodness in human nature to do good which is rooted in the goodness of God; the God who created everything according to His Divine plan.

Answer 9

Nature Law Ethics

Question 10

The development of our virtue of care and respect for the environment is a habitual performance of caring and respecting non-human beings.

“We abuse land because we see it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, We begin to use it with love and respect”
– Aldo Leopold

Answer 10

Virtue Ethics Perspectives

Question 11

It is the act of using money or other resources wisely and practically.
- reason and decency the quality of being thrifty,
- sparing or economical in the consumption of resources
- and avoiding waste, lavishness, or extravagance

Answer 11

Frugality

Question 12

Defined as the ability to have good judgment that allows avoidance of dangers and risks.
- covers good judgment, considering the consequences of an action,
- using common sense and discretion,
exercising caution,
- and conforming to reason and decency

Answer 12

Prudence