module 4 Flashcards
significantly affect our environment in the same way that changes in our environment affect us
humankind
the discipline that studies the moral relationship between humanity and the environment and it’s non-human contents
environmental philosophy or environmental ethics
tackle issues such as humanity’s role in the natural world, interaction between nature and human activities
environmental philosophers
has the ability to change the environment to suit his or her purpose
person
shows that wherever humans came together to form communities, the landscape and environment changed
early history of human kind
gave way to farmlands, mountains were mined for minerals and metals, and rivers, and lakes were transformed to yield more resources for mankind
forests
it is an _________ environment when human persons thrive best
orderly
can give rise to several problems and challenges for humankind
disorder
result in ggreat damage to property, injuries, and even loss of lives
natural disasters
the person not only capable of transforming the world, but also of understanding the laws which govern nature
rational being
ability to _____ nature, the role of person in relation to it can take on different forms
access
3 major view of relationship between humanity and environment
anthropocentrism
biocentrism
ecocentrism
focuses on significant role of humankind in the world and considers nature as the mean by which humans are able to meet their need and survive
anthropocentrism
this view believes that humans are the most important species on the planet and they are free to transform nature and use its resources.
anthropocentrism
this view believees that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and that all organisms have inherent value and should be protected
biocentricism
law recognize the rights of animals to be treated kindly
R.A. 8485 “The animal welfare act of 1998”
this view places great value on ecosystems and biological communities.
ecocentrism
this view believes that humankind is part of a greater biological system or community and that we have a significant role as stewards or guardians of nature
ecocentrism
this view also promotes the idea that order and balance in nature brings about stability and beauty
ecocentrism
several philosophical views on environment
deep ecology
gaia hypothesis
emphasize important role of the interaction between living and non-living components of the nevironment
deep ecology
gaia hypothesis
believe hat all organisms interact with each other and that each organisms occupies a significant niche within an ecosystem
biologists
one of philosophical view hat believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people
environmental aesthetics
can bring about disorder in our environment
human activities
can be clearly seen in environmental problems such as pollution, environmental degradation, global warming etc…
human factor
often release harmful smoke and fumes into the air
factories
finds clear evidence that human activities contributed to the rise of global temperatures through the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC)
important development that arose during the late twentieth century was
environmentalism
this perspective advocates to address the growing environmental problems
environmentalism
one important philosophical view from environmentalism is
environmental ethics
a moral approach that analyzes the relationship between humans and environment
environmental ethics
discusses environmental problems caused by humans activities and social issues that impact the environment
environmental ethics
serve as basis for reflecting on how our actions show our regard for nature
environmental ethics
encourage responsible action, call attention to environmental problems
environmentalism
applies an ecological and ethical approach in analyzing society, and sees a relationship between social problems and environmental problems
social ecology
concepts such as ____ and ____ arose from the growing concern with climate change, and consider it a significant ethical, social, and political issue
climate ethics and justice
climate ethics and justice are greatly influenced by the concept of ______ which refer to fair distribution of environmental benefits
environmental justice
a view that focused on concepts of beauty in nature
environmental aesthetics
major concept that drive environmentalism
sustainability or sustainable development
focuses on reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment
sustainability or sustainable development
making wise decision regarding use of natural resources
sustainability
sustainability relies on 3 important principle
environmental integrity
economic efficiency
equity
refer to maintaining the state of the environment, means that human activities should not unduly disrupt the ecosystems and human communities located in the area
environmental integrity
refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use of resources to ensure that there is minimum to zero waste
economic efficiency
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
equity
the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior
prudence
being thrifty with the use of one’s resources
frugality
