Environmental Ethics and Livelihoods Lecture Notes

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture notes on environmental ethics and livelihoods.

Environmental Ethics

The philosophy of how humans should relate to the natural world.

Anthropocentrism

A perspective that places humans at the center of consideration in terms of value and morality.

Biocentrism

A perspective that places intrinsic value on all living things, not just humans.

Ecocentrism

A perspective that values ecological systems as a whole over individual components.

Intrinsic Value

The value that an entity has in itself, independent of external factors.

Instrumental Value

The value of nature based on its usefulness and function to humans.

Individualism

The view that individual persons, animals, or plants have their own intrinsic value.

Holism

The perspective that whole systems are more important than individual parts.

Ecofeminism

A philosophy that explores connections between the oppression of women and the exploitation of nature.

Livelihood

A person’s means of making a living, including necessary capabilities, assets, and activities.

Livelihood Framework

A method used by development organizations to analyze and address poverty sustainably.

Resource-dependent Livelihoods

Livelihoods that rely heavily on the environmental resources available.

Open System

A system that exchanges energy or mass with its surroundings.

Closed System

A system that does not exchange energy or mass with its surroundings.

Plastic Waste

A significant environmental issue characterized by low recycling rates.