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Environmental Challenges

• Humans have been facing environmental challenges for the past century.
• These challenges are a result of human activities impacting the environment.

Human Person in the Environment

• Humans are responsible for the changes happening in the environment.
• Humans are a force affecting the environment due to their interaction with nature.

Relationship of Man with the Environment

• Environmental philosophy or Environmental ethics studies the moral relationship between humans and the environment.
• There are three major views regarding the relationship between humans and the environment: Anthropocentrism, Biocentrism and Ecocentrism.

Anthropocentrism

• Focuses on the significance of humans in the world.
• Considers nature as a means for human survival.
• Believes humans are the most important species on the planet.
• Humans are free to transform nature and its resources.
• Examples include reshaping landscapes for buildings and infrastructure.

Biocentrism

• Believes that all organisms, including humans, have inherent value and should be protected.
• Advocates for ethical treatment of animals.
• An example of biocentrism is Buddha’s rule against killing or provoking the killing of humans.

Ecocentrism

• Places great value on ecosystems and biological communities.
• Believes that humanity is part of a great biological system and has a role as stewards or guardians of nature.
• Emphasizes the relationship between environmental components, both living and non-living.

Environmental Aesthetics

• A philosophical view that believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out its natural beauty and contribute to the well being of people and other organisms.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

• A 2014 study by the IPCC found clear evidence of human activities contributing to the rise of global temperatures through greenhouse gas emissions.
• The report highlights the indications of global warming, such as rising global temperatures.

Addressing Environmental Damage

• Environmentalism helps to address environmental problems through advocacy.
• Environmental ethics analyzes the relationship between humans and the environment and discusses environmental problems caused by human activities.

Development of Environmental Ethics

• Environmental ethics emerged in the 1970s, advocating human responsibility and action regarding environmental issues.
• Social Ecology applies an ecological and ethical approach to analyze society.
• Climate ethics and climate justice arose from concerns about climate change, recognizing it as an ethical, social, and political issue.
• Environmental justice refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens.
• Environmental aesthetics focuses on beauty in nature and has become increasingly influenced by environmental concerns.

Upholding Environmentalism

• One key concept driving environmentalism is sustainability or sustainable development.
• Sustainability aims to reconcile human activities and economic development with the protection and preservation of the environment for future generations.

Principles of Sustainability

• Environmental integrity refers to maintaining the state of the environment, ensuring human activities do not disrupt ecosystems or communities.
• Economic efficiency means being prudent in the use of resources to ensure sustainability.
• Equity demands fair and equitable use of natural resources for current and future generations.

Prudence and Frugality

• Prudence is the ability to regulate actions and behavior, such as choosing not to buy a car if it's unnecessary.
• Frugality is being thrifty with resources, such as eating at restaurants with no leftovers.