Lesson 4: The Human Person in the Environment

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Across
  1. 1. It is a demand that we use our natural resources in such a manner that these are conserved so that the next generation will be able to use them.
  2. 3. This view sees humans as the most important species, emphasizing their role in transforming nature to meet their needs and survive.
  3. 6. It refers to maintaining the state of the environment.
  4. 10. This perspective advocates addressing major environmental problems such as pollution, deforestation, and resource depletion caused by activities of mining and logging companies, factories, businesses, and governments.
  5. 13. It is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior, Carefulness and wise decision making.
  6. 15. Countries must decide how much they will cut emissions
  7. 19. A branch of applied ethics that studies the moral responsibilities of individuals, societies, and governments in relation to climate change.
  8. 20. This concept focuses on reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment.
  9. 24. It emphasizes sustainable use of resources.
  10. 25. One of the philosophical views that believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people and other organisms living in it.
  11. 26. They believe that a person has a special relationship with nature.
  12. 27. This view values ecosystems and biological communities, seeing humankind as part of a greater biological system.
  13. 28. Humans are not separate from nature but part of it. Our survival and well-being depend on the environment.
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  1. 1. The discipline in philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents.
  2. 2. It uses an ecological and ethical lens to link social and environmental problems, emphasizing the need for societal change to address environmental issues.
  3. 4. Recognizing that those least responsible for climate change often suffer the most, and calls for fairness through protection, support, and inclusion in decision-making.
  4. 5. Is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources, avoiding waste by sing only what is needed and reusing resources whenever possible.
  5. 7. This view holds that all organisms, not just humans, have inherent value and should be protected.
  6. 8. A branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in it.
  7. 9. The English poet quote “No man is an island, entire of itself: every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main”.
  8. 11. Root cause of Urban Pollution in poor communities.
  9. 12. They call for deep changes in how people live to protect the balance of life.
  10. 14. Reducing food waste, choosing plant-based meals, or supporting local farmers.
  11. 16. As rational beings, humans have a moral duty to care for and protect the environment.
  12. 17. Philosophy teaches that a goof life means living in harmony with the natural world, not exploiting it without limits.
  13. 18. Root cause of Indigenous people protecting land.
  14. 21. Creating green spaces, reducing car dependency, and improving public transport for cleaner air and healthier living.
  15. 22. Example of climate justice where it recognizes that developed countries, which historically caused most emissions, must provide financial and technological support to developing nations.
  16. 23. The scientist proposed Gaia Hypothesis.
  17. 29. Conserving electricity at home by turning off unused appliances or switching to solar.