Terms and definitions from Module 4

Question 1

is a contemporary ecological philosophy.

Answer 1

Deep Ecology

Question 2

our
present ecological problems cannot be clearly understood, much less resolved,
without resolutely dealing with problems within society.

Answer 2

Social Ecology

Question 3

is a reaction against male domination and the corresponding
oppression of women, there is superiority and subordination. On ecofeminism men
are assumed to be superior to women and nature, which result domination and
exploitation.

Answer 3

Ecofeminism

Question 4

philosophical view that believes
maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the
surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people and other organisms
living in it.

Answer 4

Environmental Aesthetics

Question 5

is a
moral approach that analyses the relationship between
humans and the environment.

Answer 5

Environmental Ethics

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

Anthropocentrism

Question 7

believes that humans are not the only significant species on the
planet, and that all other organisms have inherent value and should be
protected. This view advocates ethical treatment of animals.

Answer 7

Biocentrism

Question 8

places great value on ecosystems and biological communities.
This view believes that humankind is a part of a greater biological system or
community and that we have a significant role as stewards or guardians of
nature.

Answer 8

Ecocentrism

Question 9

means maintaining the state of the environment, this
means that human activities should not unduly disrupt the ecosystems and
human communities located in the area. (Abella 2016)

Answer 9

Environmental integrity

Question 10

refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use
of resources to ensure that there is minimum to zero waste.

Answer 10

Economic efficiency

Question 11

this demands that we use our natural resources in such a manner
that these are conserved so that the next generations will be able to use them.

Answer 11

Equity

Question 12

is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior.

Answer 12

Prudence-

Question 13

is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources.

Answer 13

Frugality-