Topic 1.1 Flashcards
Topic 1: Foundations of Environmental Systems & Societies.
what is a perspective
how a particular situation is viewed
what is assumptions
underlying ideas about the world / mental shortcuts that allow us to make quick judgements and interpret complex situations
what is the example?
if someone assumes that all snakes are dangerous they might fear every snake they encounter
what is values
qualities or principles that people feel have worth and importance in life
what are beliefs
convictions about reality
what are worldviews?
“lenses” lenses that are shared by groups of people through how they perceive, make sense of and act within their environment
imperialist worldview
sacred bonds with their god and nature separate from it
human nature dualism
separation between human beings from nature is at the root of the environmental problems faced
stewardship worldview
we can manage the environment and we can exploit it and making it our duty to treat it respectfully
romantic worldview
nature is valuable to human beings because it is a beautiful and unadulterated thing to be seen aesthetically
utilitarian worldview
actions promote outcomes promotes the greatest good for the greatest number of human are morally right
animism worldview
sees no fundamental divide between human beings and nature and recognizes deep connection
what influenced perspectives and worldview
- sociocultural norms
- laws
- religion
- economic conditions
- campaigns
- demographics
- local and global events
- specific lived experiences
environmental value systems (EVS)
a type of worldview that is focused on relationship between human beings and natural world
ecocentrism
worldview that prioritizes the intrinsic value of nature
