The Human Person and its Environment Class Discussion PDF

The Human Person and its Environment A Class Discussion Content Standard: The learner understands the interplay between humans and their environments. Performance Standard: The learner is able to demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards his/her environment. Class Objectives...

The Human Person and its Environment A Class Discussion Content Standard: The learner understands the interplay between humans and their environments. Performance Standard: The learner is able to demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards his/her environment. Class Objectives 1. Discuss philosophical views regarding the environment and its relationship with human beings. 2. Explain how philosophical views influence and define human action regarding the environment. 3. Describe concrete ways on how they can contribute to protecting the environment. 4. Organize a program advocating environmental awareness and action in their community. Video on Anthropocene (age of humans) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS5v1whmt90  11/20/2024 Sample Footer Text 6 Anthropocentrism Belief that humans are the central and most significant species on the planet. Global warming (IPCC) Air pollution water pollution Deforestation How can we address the problem of Anthropocentrism? Ecosophy a portmanteau of ECO-logical philo-SOPHY. The term was coined by the French post-structuralist philosopher and psychoanalyst Félix Guattari and the Norwegian father of deep ecology, Arne Næss. a philosophy of ecological harmony or equilibrium. It is a philosophical approach to the environment which emphasizes the importance of action and individual beliefs (ecological wisdom). Human beings are part of NATURE, seen as a continuing evolving process of the WHOLE/TOTALITY, and not apart from it. Forms of Ecosophy Social Ecology Deep Ecology  Social Ecology Theorized by Murray Bookchin. Argues that the causes of environmental problems are products of unjust, hierarchical relationships in human history. Hierarchy was propagated by “patricentricity” (male values, institutions, forms of behavior) that dominated women, other men, and nature. Domination must be confronted by collective action and major social movements. Promoting ecological societies means: Empowering communities to be autonomous and at the same time social. Natural property must be municipalized (not nationalized  Deep Ecology Theorized by Arne Naess, a Norwegian philosopher. Background: Anthropocentrism (Human beings as center/top among other species, instrumentalist view of nature). Shallow ecology vs Deep ecology Shallow ecology: correcting environmental issues by correcting technologies and changing policies. Deep ecology: develop the ECOLOGICAL SELF (favorable for Naess) Ecological Self: re-evaluating human nature from solitary and independent beings (leading to anthropocentrism) to beings deeply connected with nature. The ecological self acts in harmony with nature and not against it. From tree farming to reforestation Other Philosophical Views Environmental Justice Rose from the growing concern of climate change and other environmental problems. Refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits and burden of meeting environmental challenges. Emphasize equity and meaningful involvement of communities and governments in planning and implementing environmental policies.  Environmental Aesthetics Refers to the study of natural objects from their aesthetical perspective. Discussions on the concepts of the beauty of nature that recently has been influenced by environmental concerns. Maintaining nature's innate beauty will help humans Environmentalism Social movements inspired by increase environmental awareness include the environmental protection and conservation movement, animal rights, and green politics. Influenced governments and international organizations to discuss environmental issues and formulate plans to address them. Ex. Earth Day celebration started in 1970, a global effort to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire actions among communities. Stewardship Theological views hold that humankind is intended to live in harmony with all creations. Reinterpret scriptural (Genesis 1:26-28) understanding of dominion, from destruction to care and love. The bible calls for stewardship. Stewardship: caretakers of the creation, continuing the work of the Creator with wisdom and love. What can we do to act in harmony with nature? Revivi Managi ng ng 11/20/2024 Educati Reformi ng ng Sample Footer Text 21 We are one with Nature