INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY Crossword
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- 3. philosophy that a good life means living in harmony with the natural world.
- 5. author of “No man is an island…”
- 7. idea proposed by James Lovelock in the 1970s.
- 10. humans are not separate from nature but part of it.
- 13. order and balance promotes stability.
- 14. view that maintaining order in the environment brings out natural beauty.
- 18. branch of philosophy concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in it.
- 21. nature as a means to meet human needs and survival (humans as central).
- 22. demand that resources be conserved so the next generation can use them.
- 23. perspective that advocates addressing growing environmental problems.
- 25. prudence in decision-making regarding use of resources (max output, min waste).
- 26. branch of applied ethics that studies moral responsibilities related to climate change.
- 27. being thrifty with use of resources; avoid waste.
- 28. root cause of urban pollution in poor communities (factories in low-income areas).
- 30. first international plan to address environmental issues (1997).
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- 1. as rational beings, humans have a moral duty to care for the environment.
- 2. second plan to address environmental issues (1999 law).
- 4. recognizes developed countries must support developing nations (global agreement).
- 6. creating green spaces, reducing car dependency, improving public transport.
- 8. maintaining the state of the environment.
- 9. applies an ecological and ethical approach to analyze society.
- 11. the moral/philosophical view from environmentalism.
- 12. reducing food waste, choosing plant-based meals, supporting local farmers.
- 15. conserving electricity at home or switching to solar.
- 16. person who works to protect, preserve, and manage natural resources.
- 17. ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior (carefulness, wise decision making).
- 19. reconciling human activities and economic development with environmental protection.
- 20. refers to fair distribution of environmental benefits.
- 24. someone who believes nature has intrinsic value; humans are only part of the larger natural world.
- 29. all organisms have inherent value and should be protected.