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What is Environmental Philosophy concerned with?
What is Environmental Philosophy concerned with?
- The history of environmental movements
- Humanity's place within the natural environment (correct)
- The political implications of environmental policies
- The economic value of natural resources
What is the instrumental way of viewing the relationship between human beings and the environment?
What is the instrumental way of viewing the relationship between human beings and the environment?
- Considering the earth as a living organism
- Valuing the earth for its intrinsic beauty
- Valuing the earth only for its resources (correct)
- Respecting the earth as a shared habitat
What is the essence of deep ecology?
What is the essence of deep ecology?
- Questioning the real meaning of human life, society, and nature (correct)
- Promoting human dominance over nature
- Advocating for the separation of humans from nature
- Emphasizing the ownership of the Earth by humans
What does deep ecology see as the basis for the natural world's maintenance?
What does deep ecology see as the basis for the natural world's maintenance?
What is the focus of Oriental-influenced deep ecology?
What is the focus of Oriental-influenced deep ecology?
What is the focus of Environmental Philosophy?
What is the focus of Environmental Philosophy?
What does the instrumental way of viewing the relationship between human beings and the environment emphasize?
What does the instrumental way of viewing the relationship between human beings and the environment emphasize?
What is the essence of deep ecology?
What is the essence of deep ecology?
What does deep ecology see as the basis for the natural world's maintenance?
What does deep ecology see as the basis for the natural world's maintenance?
What is the Oriental-influenced deep ecology grounded in?
What is the Oriental-influenced deep ecology grounded in?
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Environmental Philosophy
- Explores the relationship between human beings and the environment
- Focuses on ethical, social, and political dimensions of environmental issues
Instrumental View of the Relationship Between Humans and the Environment
- Views nature as solely a resource for human use
- Emphasizes human needs and interests over the environment
- Devalues intrinsic worth of non-human entities
Deep Ecology
- Emphasizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of all living beings
- Argues that nature has intrinsic value, not just instrumental value
- Focuses on the relationship between human beings and their environment
Basis for the Natural World's Maintenance (Deep Ecology)
- Deep ecology emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things
- It sees the natural world as a complex and interconnected system
- This interconnectedness is essential for the natural world's balance and sustainability
Oriental-Influenced Deep Ecology
- Grounded in Eastern philosophical traditions like Taoism and Buddhism
- Embraces a holistic view of the environment
- Promotes a sense of harmony and interdependence between human beings and the natural world
Focus of Environmental Philosophy
- Ethical responsibility of humans toward the environment
- Recognition of the intrinsic value of non-human life
- The importance of sustainable practices
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