Human Person in The Environment

HUMAN PERSON IN
THE ENVIRONMENT
GROUP 2
How does philosophy define the person’s
relationship with the environment?
Philosophy also seeks to explore the relationship

between humanity and the environment. Environmental
philosophy or environmental ethics is the discipline in
the philosophy that studies the moral relationship of
human beings with the environment and its non-human
contents.
Three major views regarding the relationship
between humanity and the environment:
 Anthropocentrism
Focuses on the significant role of human kind in the world and
considers nature as the means by which humans are able to meet their
needs and survive.
This view believes that humans are the most important species
on the planet and they are free to transform nature and use its
resources.
Biocentrism
Believes that humans are not the only significant species
on the planet, and that all organisms have inherent value and
should be protected.
This view drives the activities of human organizations
that advocate the ethical treatment of animals.
Eco centrism
Places great value on ecosystems and biological
communities
This view 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.
This view also promotes the idea that order and
balance in nature brings about stability and beauty.
Environmental aesthetics
 Is one philosophical view 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. The appreciation of natural
beauty brings about concern for the environment and helps
people relate more effectively with nature.
How can humanity address the damage
inflicted on the environment?
 Environmentalism- this perspective

advocates to address the growing
environmental problems.
 One important philosophical view from
environmentalism is environmental ethics- this
is a moral approach that analyzes the
relationship between humans and the
environment. It also discusses environmental
problems caused by human activities and social
issues that impact the environment.
Its main ideas are the following:
 All none human elements of the world, including animals
and natural resources, have intrinsic value and should be
preserved.
 The preservation of the environment will benefit humans
by providing for the needs of present and future
generations.
 Humankind has a responsibility to safeguard the planet as
stewards of creation.
Environmental ethics has resulted in the
development of varied views:
Social ecology
 Applies an ecological and ethical approach in analyzing
society, and sees a relationship between social problems
and environmental problems.
 Concepts such as climate ethics and climate justice arose
from the growing concern with climate change, and
consider it a significant ethical, social, and political issue.
One major concept that drive
environmentalism
 Sustainability or sustainable development

This concept focuses on reconciling human activities and
economic development with the protection of the environment.
one of the major ideas of sustainability is that we must
make wise decisions regarding the use of natural resources to
ensure that there is still enough left for future use.
3 important principles of sustainability
1. Environmental Integrity-refers to maintaining the state of the

environment. This means that human activities should not unduly
disrupt the ecosystems and human communities located in the
area.
2. Economic Efficiency- refers to prudence in decision making
regarding the use of resources to ensure that there is minimum to
zero waste.
3. 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.
Clemente, Janine grace
Tiezo, Nickie
Segundo, Kerry allyne
Cabitin, paul john
Sabobo, jocel

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HUMAN PERSON IN

Philosophy also seeks to explore the relationship

 Environmentalism- this perspective

 Sustainability or sustainable development

1. Environmental Integrity-refers to maintaining the state of the

Segundo, Kerry allyne

Cabitin, paul john

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