The Human Person in the Environment

Question 1

Refers to a long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns,
mainly caused by
human activities,
especially burning
of fossil fuels.

Answer 1

Climate Change

Question 2

Is the discipline that
studies the moral
relationship of human beings with the
environment and its non-human contents.

Answer 2

ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY

Question 3

Three Major Views of
Philosophical
Environment

Answer 3

1.Anthropocentrism
2.Biocentrism
3.Ecocentrism

Question 4

This view believes
that humans are
the most important species on the planet, and they are free to
transform nature
and use its resources.

Answer 4

ANTHROPOCENTRISM

Question 5

This view believes
that humans are not
only significant species on the planet, but rather, all organisms have
inherent value and
should be protected.

Answer 5

BIOCENTRISM

Question 6

This view emphasizes great value on ecosystems and biological communities

Answer 6

Ecocentrism

Question 7

maintaining order in
the environment will
bring out the natural
beauty of surroundings

Answer 7

Environmental
Aesthetics

Question 8

“Development that
meets the needs of
the present without
compromising the
ability of future
generations to meet
their own needs.”

Answer 8

Sustainable Development

Question 9

Principle of
Sustainability

Answer 9

•Environmental Integrity
•Economic Efficiency
•Equity

Question 10

Refers to maintaining the state of environment.

Answer 10

Environmental
Integrity

Question 11

ensure that there is minimum to zero waste.

Answer 11

Economic
Efficiency

Question 12

use our natural
resources in such a
manner that these
are conserved so that
the next generation
will be able to use
them

Answer 12

Equity

Question 13

ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior

Answer 13

Prudence