Philosophy Flashcards
exam Q2
it is generally and commonly defined to represent the entire human race
man
a term used to separate man from other human classification like animals
human being
refer for various classifications and species
human
refers to an individual who possess self awareness, self determination, etc and the capacity to interact with other and with himself
human person
refers to the state of being a person with unique, sacred and ethical status within him/herself
personhood
our humanity that makes us feel emotions
Soul
is typically with a body which is tangible and has a three components composed of soul, mind, and spirit
human person
The discipline that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and it’s non-human contents.
Environmental Philosophy
Three View of Philosophical Environment
anthropocentrism
biocentrism
ecocentrism
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
focuses on the significant role of humankind in the world and considers nature as the means by which humans are able to meet their needs and survive.
anthropocentrism
places great value on the ecosystems and biological communities.
Ecocentrism
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(Endriga,2017)
Environmental Aesthetics
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
Theories in Radical Ecological Philosophy
deep ecology, social ecology, social ecology
assumes that all living things possess equal value and intrinsic worth regardless of their usefulness or utility to other beings
deep ecology
believes that ecological problems can be traced to social problems. Societies that are structured around hierarchies as well as economic classes use their authority to dominate natural resources and exploit the environment for profit and self-interest.
.Social Ecology
is the capacity to direct and discipline one’s activities and behavior using reason.
Prudence
It assumes male -centered view of nature is the root cause of ecological problems
Ecofeminism
is the quality of being thrifty
It is the careful supervision of one’s resources.
Frugality
This is a choice which is deliberately selected based on a moral standpoint
Intellectual Choice
these are acts originating from the individual performing the act using knowledge about the situations of the act.
Voluntary Actions
A Choice which is borne out of psychological and emotional considerations
Practical choice
actions are performed from will reason.
Voluntary
It is considered as mixed of voluntary and involuntary. It is more voluntary if the desire and choice has been performed and involuntary if it has considered preferences or alternatives
Related to Compulsion
Circumstances which are beyond the control of the agent and contributes none to the action.
Under Compulsion
When the agent does not understand the particular circumstances involved and is pained and sorry afterwards.
Through Ignorance of Particular Circumstances.
refers to the economic, political, and social system that prevailed in Europe from about the ninth to the fifteenth century.
Feudal Society
These are actions that require a person to make a choice, use utmost responsibility, and use his/her conscience.
Human Actions
is sharing the subjective states by two or more individuals
intersubjectivity
The term “Tribe” denotes a group of peoples living in a primitive setting under a leader or chief.
Tribal Society
These are processes that do not require a decision-making action from a person. They happen naturally in the body, without a person’s being conscious about them.
Acts of Human
Is marked by a progress from a manufacturing-based to a service-based economy.
Post Industrial Society
A. Pre- Industrial Societies
Tribal Society
Feudal Society
is the one which uses advance technology to drive a massive production industry that will support a large population
Industrial Society
a person who is knowledgeable and responsible enough to effectively use different social platforms in the internet.
digital citizen
