Lesson 4: The Human Person in the Environment

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  1. 2. They call for deep changes in how people live to protect the balance of life.
  2. 5. They believe that a person has a special relationship with nature.
  3. 8. 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.
  4. 11. As rational beings, humans have a moral duty to care for and protect the environment.
  5. 12. 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”.
  6. 13. This concept focuses on reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment.
  7. 15. 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.
  8. 17. Countries must decide how much they will cut emissions
  9. 21. Is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources, avoiding waste by sing only what is needed and reusing resources whenever possible.
  10. 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.
  11. 23. Root cause of Indigenous people protecting land.
  12. 25. It is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior, Carefulness and wise decision making.
  13. 27. Root cause of Urban Pollution in poor communities.
  14. 28. It uses an ecological and ethical lens to link social and environmental problems, emphasizing the need for societal change to address environmental issues.
  15. 29. The discipline in philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents.
  16. 30. It refers to maintaining the state of the environment.
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  1. 1. This view values ecosystems and biological communities, seeing humankind as part of a greater biological system.
  2. 3. A branch of applied ethics that studies the moral responsibilities of individuals, societies, and governments in relation to climate change.
  3. 4. Reducing food waste, choosing plant-based meals, or supporting local farmers.
  4. 6. This view sees humans as the most important species, emphasizing their role in transforming nature to meet their needs and survive.
  5. 7. Creating green spaces, reducing car dependency, and improving public transport for cleaner air and healthier living.
  6. 9. Recognizing that those least responsible for climate change often suffer the most, and calls for fairness through protection, support, and inclusion in decision-making.
  7. 10. 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.
  8. 14. Humans are not separate from nature but part of it. Our survival and well-being depend on the environment.
  9. 16. A branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in it.
  10. 18. It emphasizes sustainable use of resources.
  11. 19. The scientist proposed Gaia Hypothesis.
  12. 20. Philosophy teaches that a goof life means living in harmony with the natural world, not exploiting it without limits.
  13. 24. This view holds that all organisms, not just humans, have inherent value and should be protected.
  14. 26. Conserving electricity at home by turning off unused appliances or switching to solar.