PHILO 1.1 Flashcards
is the discipline that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human - contents.
Environment Philosophy
3 VIEWS OF PHILOSOPHICAL ENVIRONMENT
Anthropocentrism
Biocentrism
Ecocentrism
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
believes that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and that all other organisms have inherent value and should be protected.
Biocentrism
This view advocates ethical treatment of animals.
Biocentrism
A philosophical view that believes in maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people and other organisms living in it.
Environmental Aesthetics
“Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Sustainable development
3 PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental Integrity
Economic Efficiency
Equity
means that any human activities or economic advances should not unduly disrupt the environment and human communities located in the area.
Environmental Integrity
this is to ensure that there is minimum to zero waste in using our natural resources.
Economic efficiency
it refers to conserving our natural resources so that the future generations will still be able to use it.
Equity
3 THEORIES IN RADICAL ECOLOGICAL PHILOSOPHY
Deep ecology
Social ecology
Ecofeminism
for this theory, ecological crisis is an outcome of anthropocentrism, which is already discussed. the controlling attitude of humankind is extended to nature, when in fact, humanity is part of nature.
Deep ecology
It believes that ecological problems can be traced to social problems.
Social ecology
It assumes that male- centered view of nature is the root cause of ecological problems.
Ecofeminism
capacity to direct and discipline one’s activities and the behavior using reason that is cautious and, as much as possible, keeps away from any risks.
Prudence