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What do you think is the correct view on the environment? Explain why.

  • I am not the only significant specie on the planet but all organisms, therefore they should also be valued and respected. (correct)
  • It is hotter now than it usually was during the summer months.
  • Typhoons are stronger and there is more rain during the rainy season
  • We experience more flooding in our community

Which of the following statements are true for you and your community?

  • Our community is now dirtier and more disorderly compared to the past few years.
  • We evacuate our homes more frequently due to natural calamities
  • It is hotter now than it usually was during the summer months. (correct)
  • none of the above

whos quote is “ No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is piece of the continent, a part of the main”

  • HELLEN KELLER
  • JOHN DONNE (correct)
  • NICHOLAS JAMES “NICK” VUJICIC
  • ROSELLE AMBUBUYOG

what is ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHYor ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

<p>the discipline in philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human being with the environment and its non-human contents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

THREE MAJOR VIEWS REGARDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMANITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

<p>ANTHROPOCENTRISM -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. BIOCENTRISM -Believes that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and that all organisms have inherent value and should be protected. ECOCENTRISM -places great value on ecosystems and biological communities. -believes that humankind is part of a greater biological system or community (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS

<p>believes that 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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

ANTHROPOCENTRISM

<p>-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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

BIOCENTRISM

<p>Believes that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and that all organisms have inherent value and should be protected. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

ECOCENTRISM

<p>believes that humankind is part of a greater biological system or community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS

<p>believes that 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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Environmental Philosophy

The branch of philosophy that studies human's moral connection to the environment and non-human elements.

Anthropocentrism

Humans are central to the environment, viewing nature as a resource for their needs.

Biocentrism

All living things have inherent value, not just humans.

Ecocentrism

Ecosystems and biological communities are valued, and humans are part of a larger system.

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Environmental Aesthetics

The idea that a well-maintained environment brings beauty and well-being to all.

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Value of non-human organisms

The idea that non-human life deserves protection and respect.

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Environmental responsibility

Morally taking care of the environment and its inhabitants.

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Human's role in environmental ethics

Humanity's place as a part of the natural world and the moral duties to other species.

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Importance of nature

Nature being vital to survival in all its forms

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Ecosystem health

The importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems.

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