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Introduction to
the Philosophy of
the Human Person
1st Quarter: Module 11
The Human Person in the Environment

Marlon Q. Tiña
Rogelio DG. Burce

Module Writers

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I.OBJECTIVE:

A. Content Standards:

The learner understands the interplay between humans and their

environment.

B. Performance Standards:

The learner is able to demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality

towards his/her environment.
C. Learning Competency:
Demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards environments.
D. Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module the learners will be able to:

1. Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being, and
sustainable development.
2. Enumerate the three important principles of sustainability.
3. Apply the virtues of prudence and frugality toward his/her environments.

EXPECTATIONS

This module will equip you with the necessary content knowledge, skills, and
competencies about the human person in the environment that you can apply in
understanding and analyzing, proposing solutions, decision-making, alternatives, and
is actively engaged in doing philosophy in all aspects of your life.
You read and understand carefully each part of the module so that you can be
able to answers various activities that will help you develop your potentials in
understanding the lesson.
In this module, you will be able to encounter terminologies such as
sustainability, environmental integrity, economic efficiency, equity, etc. You are
expected to uphold environmentalism and care for nature by understanding
sustainability or sustainable development. At the end of this, you will be also expected
to apply the values of prudence and frugality to guide you in the personal use of
resources.
There are various activities prepared by the writer/s that will help you
understand the human person in the environment. It is hoped that you will learn to
value the knowledge and wisdom of this module.

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 PRE-TEST

Direction: Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Shade the circle
on the right side which corresponds to your answer.
1. This refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use a b c d
of resources to ensure that there is a minimum zero waste.
a. equity c. environmental integrity
b. economic efficiency d. sustainability
2. This refers to maintaining the state of the environment. a b c d
a. equity c. environmental integrity
b. economic efficiency d. sustainability
3. This concept demands us to use natural resources in such a a b c d
manner that these are conserved so that the present and
next generation will be able to use them.
a. equity c. prudence
b. frugality d. sustainability
4. Why does humanity really need to uphold environmentalism? a b c d
a. To reduce the damages inflicted by the environment
b. To preserve for the present and future generation
c. To value the environment given and entrusted by God
d. All of the above
5. This concept focuses on reconciling human activities and a b c d
economic development with the protection of the environment.
a. equity c. prudence
b. frugality d. sustainability
6. Which of the following scenario shows one important principle a b c d
of sustainability which is equity?
a. Peter decided not to spend all of his money on shopping.
b. The local government led a campaign to clean the river.
c. Maria got only foods that she can eat.
d. None of the above
7. Which of the is NOT showing sustainable development? a b c d
a. The loggers cutting down most of the trees whether
small or big
b. A rich man leaving a lot of left-over food in table
c. The student spending his/her money on unnecessary things
d. All of the above
8. What is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior? a b c d
a. equity c. prudence
b. frugality d. sustainability
9. What is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources? a b c d
a. equity c. prudence
b. frugality d. sustainability
10. Which of these statements is not related to sustainable a b c d
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 other people.
d. Humankind must use up all-natural resources.

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 LOOKING BACK

Directions: Write the missing word/s that best completes the sentence.

1. Environmentalism is a perspective that advocates to address the growing

____________________________.
2. Environmental aesthetics originally focused on concepts of ________________ in
nature.
3. Environmental justice refers to the _______________________ of environmental
benefits.
4. The preservation of the environment will benefit humans by providing for the needs
of _________________ and _________________ generations.
5. Humankind has a responsibility to safeguard the planet as ______________ of
creation

INTRODUCTION OF THE LESSON

With the growing environmental problems, the extreme effects are attached in
resulting damages to the humanity such as damages to property, the war for
resources, rampant of poverty, severe diseases, and even loss of lives brought about by
the pollution, climate change and natural calamities such as earthquake, landslide,
flooding, volcanic eruption, soil erosion ad, etc. Consequently, humanity has been
facing now the serious challenges that need immediate action to reduce the damages
inflicted by the environment. We cannot hide the fact that whatever we do, our actions
affect our environment whether positive or negative.

What does it mean? Is it possible to use natural resources without destroying

and harming the environment? Could we conserve at the same time? Yes, it is. Like
the last previous, humanity must be empowered and equipped with the philosophical
ideas regarding the environment which is environmentalism because it is impossible
to protect and conserve the environment if we do not have environmental care. To
practically have this, we should have the concepts of sustainability or sustainable
development to ensure the conservation and protection of the environment. In this
view, humanity will be able to reflect and decide that is beneficial not only for his sake
but also for his environment.

In this last part of the Human Person in the environment, you will be able to
identify the three important principles of sustainability in ensuring the conservation
and protection of the environment. Besides, changes will start from us through the
application of the values of prudence and frugality that can guide us in our personal
use of resources.

What Is It?
The Scope of the Human Person in the Environment
A. What can I do to uphold environmentalism and care for nature?
Recognizing the urgent need for humanity to address the challenges in our
environment need for humanity to address environmental problems. Environmentalist
views have given rise to varied perspectives regarding the best means for humanity to
take action and uphold its mission as stewards of nature.

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 One of the major concepts that drive environmentalism is sustainability or
sustainable development. This movement concentrates 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.
Sustainability consists of three important principles: environmental integrity,
economic efficiency, and equity. environmental integrity refers to maintaining the state
of the environment. it encourages that human activities should not unduly disrupt the
ecosystems and human communities located in the area. Human activities must not
impact drastically the surrounding landscape and care should be taken. Economic
efficiency refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use of resources to
ensure that there is a minimum of zero waste.
Finally, equity requests that the natural resources must be used in such a
manner that these are conserved so that the next generation will be able to use them.
The value of prudence a frugality can guide in our personal use of resources. Prudence
is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior, while frugality is being thrifty with
the use of one’s resources. Reflect on how you have been using resources at home and
in school. How can you apply prudence and frugality in implementing changes to
become wiser and more considerate consumers? Ho will these values guide you in
addressing environmental problems in your home, school, and community.
As human persons, we should treat with respect not only our fellow humans but
also everything in our world. Upholding environmentalism and sustainability will
enable us to take the steps in addressing environmental issues and contribute to
solving the greater environmental challenge of climate change.

What’s More (Activity)

Activity 1.1: Share Mo Lang/EDi Wow: Write SML for Share Mo Lang if the
statement is correct and EW for EDI Wow if not.
__________ 1. Prudence is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources.
__________ 2. 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.
__________ 3. Environmental integrity is the ability to regulate one’s actions and
behavior.
__________ 4. Economic efficiency refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the
use of resources to ensure that there is a minimum to zero waste.
__________ 5. Sustainability focuses on reconciling human activities and economic
development with the protection of the environment.

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Activity 1.2: Think: Reflect on how you and your family use natural resources at
home. Then, fill-up out at least three appropriate responses per column.

Activities that show sustainable use of Activities that show misuse of resources
resources

What I Have Learned.

Activity 1.3: Discuss: Explain the following.
1. What can I do to uphold environmentalism and care for nature?
_________________________________________________________________________________
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2. How important are the values of prudence and frugality to you as an individual?
_________________________________________________________________________________
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3. What are the challenges that hinder you to engage in sustainability, and provide
how to overcome them?
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_________________________________________________________________________________

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Activity 1.4: Situational Analysis: Complete the table below by supplying an
example of a situation on how you will apply prudence and frugality in addressing
environmental problems.

Home School Community

Activity 1.5: Reflection: Make your reflection about Sustainable Development.

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CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Direction: Make a graphic organizer of the Sustainability and its elements, and
provide descriptions per term.

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 POST TEST
A. Multiple choice
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Shade the circle on the right which
corresponds to your answer.

1. This concept demands us to use natural resources in such a a b c d

manner that these are conserved so that the present and next
generation will be able to use them.
a. equity c. prudence
b. frugality d. sustainability
2. What is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources? a b c d
a. equity c. prudence
b. frugality d. sustainability
3. Which of these statements is not related to sustainable a b c d
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 other people.
d. Humankind must use up all-natural resources.
4. Which of the following scenario shows one important a b c d
principle of sustainability which is equity?
a. Peter decided not to spend all of his money on shopping.
b. The local government led a campaign to clean the river.
c. Maria got only foods that she can eat.
d. All of the above
5. Which of the following is NOT showing the sustainable a b c d
development?
a. The loggers cutting down most of the trees whether small or big
b. A rich man leaving a lot of left-over food in table
c. The student spending his/her money on unnecessary things
d. All of the above
6. What is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior? a b c d
a. equity c. prudence
b. frugality d. sustainability
7. Why does humanity really need to uphold environmentalism? a b c d
a. To reduce the damages inflicted by the environment
b. To preserve for the present and future generation
c. To value the environment given and entrusted by God
d. All of the above
8. This concept focuses on reconciling human activities and a b c d
economic development with the protection of the environment.
c. equity c. prudence
d. frugality d. sustainability

9. This refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the a b c d

use resources to ensure that there is a minimum to zero waste.
a. equity c. environmental integrity
b. economic efficiency d. sustainability
10. This refers to maintaining the state of the environment. a b c d
a. equity c. environmental integrity
b. economic efficiency d. sustainability

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 ENRICHMENT
Additional Activity
Direction: Make a personal commitment to sustainability and environmentalism.
Create a poster showing the actions that you can do to uphold environmentalism in
your community. Then, make a short description.

Description:__________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________________
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