HUMAN PERSON
IN THE
ENVIRONMENT
ANALOU B. INFORNON
Tanque National High School
INTRODUCTION TO THE
PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
HUMAN PERSON
IN
THE
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY
is the discipline in philosophy
that studies the moral
relationship of human beings
with the environment
And its non-human contents.
Three ( 3) major views regarding the
relationship between humanity 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 species on
the planet, and that all organism
Have inherent value and should
be protected.
ECOCENTRISM
places great value on ecosystems
And biological communities.
Believes that humankind is part
of a greater biological system or
Community and that we have a
Significant role as stewards or
guardians of nature
GROUPACTIVITY
( 10 mins)
PRESENTATION
Evaluation
Directions: Write the letter of the correct
answer on your quiz booklet.
1. This is the branch of philosophy that is
concerned with the natural environment and
humanity’s place in it.
A. environmentalism
B. environmental philosophy
C. environmental aesthetics
D. environmental justice
2. This view considers man the
most important species on the
planet.
A. biocentrism
B. ecocentrism
C. anthropocentrism
D. environmentalism
3. This view believes that all
organisms have inherent worth
and should be valued and
protected
A. biocentrism
B. ecocentrism
C. anthropocentrism
D. environmentalism
4. This view places great value
on ecosystems and biological
communities.
A. biocentrism
B. ecocentrism
C. anthropocentrism
D. environmentalism
6. This perspective advocates
action to address environmental
problems.
A. biocentrism
B. ecocentrism
C. anthropocentrism
D. environmentalism
8. Which of these statements does NOT
reflect environmental ethics?
A. Man must take action to solve
environmental problems.
B. Natural disasters are unrelated to
human activities
C. We should reflect on how our
actions show regard for nature.
D. We must uphold the welfare of the
environment and everything.
9. This concept refers to the fair
distribution of environmental
benefits and the burden od
addressing environmental
challenges.
A. environmental justice
B. environmental aesthetics
C. environmental philosophy
D. environmental ethics
10. Which of these statements is NOT related
to sustainable development?
A. Human activities must not
negatively impact the environment.
B. Natural resources must be used
wisely and efficiently.
C. Resources must be conserved for the
other people.
D. Humankind must use up all natural
resources.
ASSIGNMENT
ASSIGNMENTS
Research the following:
What is
1. Sustainability
2. Environment integrity
3. Economic efficiency
4. Equity
5. Prudence
6. frugality
“ No man is an island,
entire of itself; every
man is a piece of the
continent, a part of the
main”
-John Donne
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    HUMAN PERSON IN THE ENVIRONMENT ANALOUB. INFORNON Tanque National High School INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
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    ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY is thediscipline in philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment And its non-human contents.
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    Three ( 3)major views regarding the relationship between humanity and the environment Anthropocentrism Biocentrism Ecocentrism
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    ANTHROPOCENTRISM focuses on thesignificant role of humankind in the world and considers nature as the means by which humans are able to meet their needs and survive.
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    BIOCENTRISM believes that humansare not the only significant species on the planet, and that all organism Have inherent value and should be protected.
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    ECOCENTRISM places great valueon ecosystems And biological communities. Believes that humankind is part of a greater biological system or Community and that we have a Significant role as stewards or guardians of nature
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    Directions: Write theletter of the correct answer on your quiz booklet. 1. This is the branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in it. A. environmentalism B. environmental philosophy C. environmental aesthetics D. environmental justice
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    2. This viewconsiders man the most important species on the planet. A. biocentrism B. ecocentrism C. anthropocentrism D. environmentalism
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    3. This viewbelieves that all organisms have inherent worth and should be valued and protected A. biocentrism B. ecocentrism C. anthropocentrism D. environmentalism
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    4. This viewplaces great value on ecosystems and biological communities. A. biocentrism B. ecocentrism C. anthropocentrism D. environmentalism
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    6. This perspectiveadvocates action to address environmental problems. A. biocentrism B. ecocentrism C. anthropocentrism D. environmentalism
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    8. Which ofthese statements does NOT reflect environmental ethics? A. Man must take action to solve environmental problems. B. Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities C. We should reflect on how our actions show regard for nature. D. We must uphold the welfare of the environment and everything.
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    9. This conceptrefers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits and the burden od addressing environmental challenges. A. environmental justice B. environmental aesthetics C. environmental philosophy D. environmental ethics
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    10. Which ofthese statements is NOT related to sustainable development? A. Human activities must not negatively impact the environment. B. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently. C. Resources must be conserved for the other people. D. Humankind must use up all natural resources.
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    ASSIGNMENTS Research the following: Whatis 1. Sustainability 2. Environment integrity 3. Economic efficiency 4. Equity 5. Prudence 6. frugality
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    “ No manis an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main” -John Donne
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Editor's Notes

  • #2 Have you ever wondered about the changes happening in our environment? Before that, sabayan nyo akong kantahin ang Kapaligiran na pinasikat ng bandang Asin
  • #3 Have you ever wondered about the changes happening in our environment? Before that, sabayan nyo akong kantahin ang Kapaligiran na pinasikat ng bandang Asin
  • #4 Describe what you see? Would you like to visit this place? What will you do when ypu go to this place?
  • #5 Describe what you see? Would you like to visit this place? What will you do when ypu go to this place?
  • #8 It means that we as a human has a role in the natural world, the interaction between nature and human activities and humanity’s response to environment challenges.
  • #9 It means that we as a human has a role in the natural world, the interaction between nature and human activities and humanity’s response to environment challenges.