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no man is an island
John Donne
studies moral relationship of human beings with the environment
environmental philosophy/ethics
three major views of environmental philosophy
anthropocentrism
biocentrism
ecocentrism
focuses on the significant role of the humankind
anthropocentrism
believes all organisms have inherent value and should be protected
biocentrism
believes we have significant roles as a stewards or guardians of nature
ecocentrism
believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out natural beauty of the surroundings
environmental aesthetic
advocates to address environmental problems
environmentalism
sees relationship between social and environmental problems
social ecology
focuses on reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment
sustainability
sustainability three principles
environmental integrity
economic efficiency
equity
human activities should not unduly disrupt the ecosystems located in the area
environmental integrity
prudence in decision making regarding the use of resources to ensure minimum to zero waste
economic efficiency
demands that we use our natural resources, these are conserved so that the next generation will be able to use them
equity
ability to regulate one’s action and behavior
prudence