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INTRODUCTION
TO PHILOSOPHY
OF HUMAN
PERSON
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LET US
PRAY
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REVIEW
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What is Human Person?
Human person is someone with an exact
origin of his/her classification.
There are three components composed of
SOUL, MIND and SPIRIT.
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What are the two general
kinds to distinguish a
human person?
Cognitive Self - something within and cannot
be physically seen.
Physical Self -something can be seen in
his/her physical appearance.
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What is Embodied
Spirit?
Embodied spirit is an animating core living
within each of us. It is known to be the
driving force behind what we actually think,
do and say.
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Listen and sing the song together
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Guide questions
What the video message is about?
What do you feel while watching
the video?
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THE HUMAN
PERSON IN THIER
ENVIRONMENT
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objectives
At the end of the lesson the students
should be able to;
1. Define what is environmental
philosophy is;
2. Notice disorder in the environment; and
3. To show appreciation on the importance
of human person in the environment.
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HUMAN PERSON
 A living being that contains a real
and existing to direct its own
development toward
fulfilment through perfect,
unconditional, and infinite truth,
love, goodness, beauty, and unity,
and will do so if all the proper
conditions are met.(Spitzer1999).
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ENVIRONMENT
 Environment is the sum total of all
surroundings of a living organism,
including natural forces and other
living things, which provide
conditions for development and
growth as well as of danger and
damage.(Endriga2017)
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Environmental philosophy
Environmental philosophy is the discipline that
studies the moral relationships of human beings
with the environment and its non-human contents.
Like other sciences, philosophy also seeks to
explore the relationship between humanity and the
environment through environmental philosophy or
environmental ethics.
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“No man is an island”
-John Donne
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Environmental philosophers
Environmental philosophers as philosophers who
tackle issues that is related to humanity’s role in the
natural world, the interaction between nature and
human activities, and humanity’s response to
environmental challenges.
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Three Major
Perspectives
In
Environmental
Ethics
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Anthropocentrism
A view that considers humans to be the
most important species with a
superior worth than other species.
This view mainly focuses on humans
and puts the other entities of the
natural world at the background.
Human beings continually destroy and
consume natural resources for their
own interest to the point of
degradation, and worst to extinction.
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Biocentrism
It claims that humans are not the
only important species on the
earth and that they are not
inherently greater to other living
things.
It suggests that humans are equal
members of the environment and
that humans and other living
things are interdependent.
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Ecocentrism
This view believes that humankind
is merely a portion of the biological
system or community and that we
have an vital role as guardians of
nature.
 Ecocentrism tells us that both
living and non-living organisms are
reliant on the processes in the
ecosystem.
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Personal Views on
Environmental Issues
Review on the key perspectives in environmental ethics and
share your personal views in the following environmental issues.
Environmental Issues Personal Views
1. Ecocentrists would argue that mining is immoral
because it is so harmful to the environment.
2. Do we need to convert agricultural lands to
residential to accommodate the growing
population.
3. Should we use less energy because it is
harming the planet?
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AS A STUDENT, HOW CAN
YOU Show YOUR
APPRECIATION FOR OUR
ENVIRONMENT?
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QUIZ
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following items carefully.
Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which discipline in philosophy studies the moral
relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral
status of the environment and its non-human contents?
A. Environmental aesthetics
B. Environmental ethics
C. Sustainable Development
D. Ecology
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2.Which of the perspective considers humans to be the most
important species with a superior value than other species?
A. Biocentrism
B. Ecocentrism
C. Environmentalism
D. Anthropocentrism
3.Which of the following claims that humans are not the only
important species on the earth and that they are not inherently
greater to other living things?
A. Biocentrism
B. Ecocentrism
C. Environmentalism
D. Anthropocentrism
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4.Which of the following believes that humankind is merely a portion
of the biological system or community and that we have an important
role as stewards of nature?
A. Biocentrism
B. Ecocentrism
C. Environmentalism
D. Anthropocentrism
5.Why did the discipline of environmental ethics arise?
A. People are concerned about the growing population and misuse of
natural resources.
B. The government is worried about climate change.
C. There are new sources of energy to meet the demands of present.
D. Community leaders encouraged us to show care about pollution.
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Answer
1. B
2.D
3.A
4.B
5.A
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ASSIGNMENT
Answer the following questions.
1. Define the following:
a. Deep ecology
b. Social ecology
c. Ecofeminism
2. What is the difference between Prudence and
Frugality?
Reference: Introduction To The Philosophy Of The Human Person
Module 4-Quarter 1 The Human Person in their Environment (pp. 11-
14)

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    SLIDESMANIA.COM What is HumanPerson? Human person is someone with an exact origin of his/her classification. There are three components composed of SOUL, MIND and SPIRIT.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM What are thetwo general kinds to distinguish a human person? Cognitive Self - something within and cannot be physically seen. Physical Self -something can be seen in his/her physical appearance.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM What is Embodied Spirit? Embodiedspirit is an animating core living within each of us. It is known to be the driving force behind what we actually think, do and say.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM Guide questions What thevideo message is about? What do you feel while watching the video?
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM objectives At the endof the lesson the students should be able to; 1. Define what is environmental philosophy is; 2. Notice disorder in the environment; and 3. To show appreciation on the importance of human person in the environment.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM HUMAN PERSON  Aliving being that contains a real and existing to direct its own development toward fulfilment through perfect, unconditional, and infinite truth, love, goodness, beauty, and unity, and will do so if all the proper conditions are met.(Spitzer1999).
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM ENVIRONMENT  Environment isthe sum total of all surroundings of a living organism, including natural forces and other living things, which provide conditions for development and growth as well as of danger and damage.(Endriga2017)
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM Environmental philosophy Environmental philosophyis the discipline that studies the moral relationships of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents. Like other sciences, philosophy also seeks to explore the relationship between humanity and the environment through environmental philosophy or environmental ethics.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM “No man isan island” -John Donne
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM Environmental philosophers Environmental philosophersas philosophers who tackle issues that is related to humanity’s role in the natural world, the interaction between nature and human activities, and humanity’s response to environmental challenges.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM Anthropocentrism A view thatconsiders humans to be the most important species with a superior worth than other species. This view mainly focuses on humans and puts the other entities of the natural world at the background. Human beings continually destroy and consume natural resources for their own interest to the point of degradation, and worst to extinction.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM Biocentrism It claims thathumans are not the only important species on the earth and that they are not inherently greater to other living things. It suggests that humans are equal members of the environment and that humans and other living things are interdependent.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM Ecocentrism This view believesthat humankind is merely a portion of the biological system or community and that we have an vital role as guardians of nature.  Ecocentrism tells us that both living and non-living organisms are reliant on the processes in the ecosystem.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM Personal Views on EnvironmentalIssues Review on the key perspectives in environmental ethics and share your personal views in the following environmental issues. Environmental Issues Personal Views 1. Ecocentrists would argue that mining is immoral because it is so harmful to the environment. 2. Do we need to convert agricultural lands to residential to accommodate the growing population. 3. Should we use less energy because it is harming the planet?
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM AS A STUDENT,HOW CAN YOU Show YOUR APPRECIATION FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT?
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM QUIZ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Readthe following items carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer. 1. Which discipline in philosophy studies the moral relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral status of the environment and its non-human contents? A. Environmental aesthetics B. Environmental ethics C. Sustainable Development D. Ecology
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM 2.Which of theperspective considers humans to be the most important species with a superior value than other species? A. Biocentrism B. Ecocentrism C. Environmentalism D. Anthropocentrism 3.Which of the following claims that humans are not the only important species on the earth and that they are not inherently greater to other living things? A. Biocentrism B. Ecocentrism C. Environmentalism D. Anthropocentrism
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM 4.Which of thefollowing believes that humankind is merely a portion of the biological system or community and that we have an important role as stewards of nature? A. Biocentrism B. Ecocentrism C. Environmentalism D. Anthropocentrism 5.Why did the discipline of environmental ethics arise? A. People are concerned about the growing population and misuse of natural resources. B. The government is worried about climate change. C. There are new sources of energy to meet the demands of present. D. Community leaders encouraged us to show care about pollution.
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    SLIDESMANIA.COM ASSIGNMENT Answer the followingquestions. 1. Define the following: a. Deep ecology b. Social ecology c. Ecofeminism 2. What is the difference between Prudence and Frugality? Reference: Introduction To The Philosophy Of The Human Person Module 4-Quarter 1 The Human Person in their Environment (pp. 11- 14)