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What is the primary focus of Environmental Ethics?
What is the primary focus of Environmental Ethics?
Which concept relates to the fair distribution of environmental benefits?
Which concept relates to the fair distribution of environmental benefits?
What does Social Ecology emphasize in its analysis of society?
What does Social Ecology emphasize in its analysis of society?
Which type of freedom refers to accountability for one's choices?
Which type of freedom refers to accountability for one's choices?
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What does the term 'Common Good' refer to in philosophical discourse?
What does the term 'Common Good' refer to in philosophical discourse?
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What is meant by 'Ethics of Care'?
What is meant by 'Ethics of Care'?
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Which concept describes the ability to share emotions among individuals?
Which concept describes the ability to share emotions among individuals?
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What characterizes a Post-Industrial Society?
What characterizes a Post-Industrial Society?
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Study Notes
Environmental Ethics
- School of thought that emerged in the 1970s, advocating human responsibility and action about environmental issues.
Social Ecology
- Environmental view that applies an ecological and ethical approach in analyzing society, and sees a relationship between an ecological and ethical approach.
Environmental Justice
- Concept that refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits.
Environmentalism
- The study of environment that gained issues and concerns from international politics, governmental and international relations.
Sustainability
- A concept that drives environmentalism.
Prudence
- Ability to regulate one's actions and behavior, being thrifty with resources.
Freedom
- The inherent and essential property of a person.
Physical Freedom
- Absence of any physical restraint.
Psychological Freedom
- Freedom of choice.
Moral Freedom
- Use of freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity.
Voluntariness
- Person being accountable for self-determination.
Responsibility
- Person being accountable for actions.
Empathy
- Sharing emotions, an important aspect of intersubjectivity.
Dialogue
- Deeper, more genuine interaction.
Intersubjectivity
- Philosophical concept explaining self-other interaction.
Ethics of Care
- Ethical theory emphasizing moral dimension.
Availability
- Characteristic that possesses meaningful, genuine human relationships.
Common Good
- Social conditions enabling people and groups to fulfill their goals.
Social Contract
- Individuals sacrificing some wants, submitting to higher authority.
Social Values
- Actions or things that society considers important.
Social Group
- Organized or patterned relationships among individuals and groups.
Norms
- Societal traits/behaviors considered acceptable.
Post-industrial Society
- Knowledge, information, and services-based society.
Feudal Society
- Land ownership-based society.
Hunting and Gathering Society
- Earliest, simplest society form.
Agrarian Society
- Large-scale, long-term crop cultivation and animal domestication.
Death
- Separation of soul and body.
Happiness
- Achieving a productive, moral life.
Suffering
- Experiencing unpleasantness, discomfort, and pain.
Pleasurable
- Good pursued for its own sake.
Noble
- Good considered good so long as it serves an end.
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This quiz explores key concepts in environmental ethics, social ecology, and environmental justice that have emerged since the 1970s. It addresses the relationships between ethical considerations and environmental issues, along with concepts of sustainability and freedom. Test your understanding of these critical environmental principles.
