Understanding the Concept of Nature
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How is nature defined in a general sense?

  • The laws and elements of the physical world, including life. (correct)
  • The laws of the universe beyond the physical world.
  • Exclusively the characteristics of the ecosphere.
  • The phenomena of the human world.

    • What concept was revitalized after Charles Darwin's work?

  • Nature seen as deprived from intentional intervention.
  • Nature as a mere decorum.
  • Nature as a passive reality.
  • Vitalist vision of nature. (correct)

    • How was nature perceived during the Industrial revolution?

  • As a realm separate from human history.
  • As reality deprived from intentional intervention. (correct)
  • As sacred according to all traditions.
  • As entirely under human control.

    • Which term refers to the realm of living plants and animals?

    <p>Nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to some traditions like Rousseau and American transcendentalism, what was nature considered to be?

    <p>Sacred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does nature specifically encompass beyond just living plants and animals?

    <p>Processes associated with inanimate objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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