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Environmental Philosophy is concerned with the natural environment and humanity's place within it, while __________ views emphasize the role humans play in causing environmental changes.
Environmental Philosophy is concerned with the natural environment and humanity's place within it, while __________ views emphasize the role humans play in causing environmental changes.
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__________ is the belief that humans are the central and most significant species on the planet.
__________ is the belief that humans are the central and most significant species on the planet.
Anthropocentrism
Deep ecology believes that the natural world is sustained by the interrelationship among living organisms and that every living thing on the planet is __________ on one another for survival.
Deep ecology believes that the natural world is sustained by the interrelationship among living organisms and that every living thing on the planet is __________ on one another for survival.
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The __________ hypothesis suggests that inorganic elements on the planet play a significant role in maintaining balance in the environment.
The __________ hypothesis suggests that inorganic elements on the planet play a significant role in maintaining balance in the environment.
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Sustainable development is an important aspect in addressing social inequality and eradicating __________, which are considered driving forces behind practices that harm the environment.
Sustainable development is an important aspect in addressing social inequality and eradicating __________, which are considered driving forces behind practices that harm the environment.
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Environmental ethics emerged in the ______ and advocated human responsibility regarding environmental issues.
Environmental ethics emerged in the ______ and advocated human responsibility regarding environmental issues.
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Social ecology analyzes society by applying ecological and ethical approaches and sees a relationship between social problems and ______ problems.
Social ecology analyzes society by applying ecological and ethical approaches and sees a relationship between social problems and ______ problems.
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Climate justice focuses on the fair distribution of the burdens and benefits of climate change and protects ______ populations.
Climate justice focuses on the fair distribution of the burdens and benefits of climate change and protects ______ populations.
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Environmental justice refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits as well as the burden of meeting environmental ______.
Environmental justice refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits as well as the burden of meeting environmental ______.
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Environmentalism is a social and political movement that emphasizes the protection and preservation of the ______ environment.
Environmentalism is a social and political movement that emphasizes the protection and preservation of the ______ environment.
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Study Notes
Environmental Philosophy
- Explores humanity's relationship with the natural environment.
- Emphasizes human role in environmental change.
Key Philosophical Views
- Anthropocentrism: Humans are central and most significant, driving environmental changes.
- Deep Ecology: Nature's interconnectedness is vital; human interference threatens all life.
- Gaia Hypothesis: Inorganic elements interact with living things to maintain environmental balance.
- Theological Views: Humans are meant to live in harmony with creation; dominion over nature is a ministerial act.
- Sustainable Development: Addresses social inequality and poverty, which fuel environmental harm.
Branches of Environmental Philosophy
- Environmental Ethics: Emerged in the 1970s; emphasizes human responsibility for environmental issues, combining philosophical, pragmatic, and theological perspectives.
- Social Ecology: Links social problems to environmental problems using ecological and ethical approaches.
- Climate Ethics: Examines the moral aspects of climate change, individual/government/corporation responsibilities, and resulting injustices.
- Climate Justice: Addresses the fair distribution of climate change burdens and benefits, protecting vulnerable populations.
- Environmental Justice: Focuses on fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens.
- Environmental Aesthetics: Discusses natural beauty in relation to preserving balance and maintaining order in the environment.
Environmentalism
- A social and political movement promoting natural environment protection, preservation, and improvement.
- Addresses issues like pollution, deforestation, climate change, biodiversity loss and consumption.
Philosophy and Society
- Humanity is a social species.
- Identity, experiences, and actions are shaped by both physical environment and society.
- Humans are naturally social beings and struggle with social isolation.
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Description
This quiz explores key concepts in environmental philosophy, detailing humanity's relationship with nature and the philosophical views that shape our understanding of environmental change. Delve into anthropocentrism, deep ecology, the Gaia hypothesis, and sustainable development, as well as the branches of environmental ethics and social ecology.
