the human person and his environment

the human person and his environment

We as human beings have a great contribution in the effect of what is happening in our environment.

Environmental Philosophy/Environmental Ethics

Studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents.

Moral Relationships

righteous actions of humans toward the environment

Environmental Philosophers tackle issues such as:

• humanity's role in the natural world
• the interaction between nature and the human activity
• humanity's response to our enviromental challenges

the three major views regarding the relationship between humans and the environment

• anthropocentrism
• biocentrism
• ecocentrism

anthropocentrism

focuses on the significant role of humankind in the world and considers nature as the means by which humans are able to meet their needs and survive

biocentrism

believes that humans are not the only significant things on the planet and all that organisms have inherent value and should be protected

ecocentrism

places great value in the ecosystem and biological communities

ecocentrism

this view believes that humankind is part of a greater biological system/community and that we have a significant role as stewards or guardians of nature.

environmental aesthetics

our philosophical value 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

environmentalism

a social movement or an ideology focused on the welfare of the environment

earth's ecosystem (living organisms

aims to correct the damage and prevent future destruction

sustainable development

development that meets the needs of the person without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

sustainability

long-term goal

sustainable development

a long process

sustainability relies on three important principles:

• environmental integrity
• economic efficiency
• equity

environmental integrity

maintaining the state of the environment

economic efficiency

prudence in decision making regarding the use of resources to ensure that there is minimum to zero waste

equity

demands 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

prudence

ability to regulate one's actions and behaviors

frugality

being thrifty with the use of one's resources