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.
10.
BIOCENTRISM
believes that humansare not
the only significant species on
the planet, and that all organism
Have inherent value and should
be protected.
11.
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
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
21.
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.
23.
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.
#2 Have you ever wondered about the changes happening in our environment?
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#3 Have you ever wondered about the changes happening in our environment?
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#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.