PHILO - The Human Person in the Environment

PHILO - The Human Person in the Environment

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  The Human Person inthe Environment Module 4
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  To quote theEnglish poet John Donne, "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main." This means that as human persons, we interact not only with our fellow human beings but also with the other living and non-living elements in our environment.
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  Human actions affect theenvironment. Improper waste disposal, misuse of resources, and environmental neglect lead to serious issues like pollution, flooding, and disease. As stewards of the Earth, humans have a responsibility to care
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  I. Environmental Philosophy Environmental philosophystudies the moral relationship between humans and the environment. Humans interact with all elements—living and non-living—and significantly impact nature. Three main environmental views are:
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  – Humans arethe central species; nature exists to serve human needs. 1. Anthropocentrism 2. Biocentrism 3. Ecocentrism – All living beings have value, not just humans; animals deserve ethical treatment. – Emphasizes the value of ecosystems and sees humans as part of a larger biological community responsible for maintaining nature’s
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  II. Environmental Aesthetics Environmental aestheticsis the philosophical view that maintaining order and beauty in nature contributes to the well-being of all life. It highlights the importance of appreciating and organizing our environment to bring out its natural beauty and harmony.
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  ANCIENT THINKERS According tohis Creation- Destruction, the sketch of the genesis of the world (cosmology), the evolution of the world begins with the generation of opposites in a certain region Nature. Nature is indeterminate boundless in the sense that no boundaries between the warm and or the moist and dry regions are originally present within. Anaximander Pythagoras He described the universe as living embodiment natures order, harmony and beauty. He sees our relationship with the universe involving biophilia (love of other living things) and cosmophilia (love of other living beings).
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  MODERN THINKERS The orderlinessof nature and the harmony of nature with our faculties guide us toward a deeper religious perspective. Immanuel Kant Herbert Marcuse George Herbert Mead Human have power over nature. Man have duties and responsibilities in nature
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  III. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Sustainable developmentmeans improving the quality of life today without harming the ability of future generations to do the same. It focuses on balancing economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection by using natural resources wisely and responsibly.
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  Principles of Sustainability: ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY – Humanactivities should not significantly harm the environment or communities. – Use natural resources wisely with little to no waste. ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY – Preserve natural resources for the benefit of future generations. EQUITY
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  Humans play acrucial role in environmental change. Several radical ecological theories offer insights into how people can better care for and protect nature.
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  IV. THEORIES INRADICAL ECOLOGICAL PHILOSOPHY Deep Ecology - •Arne Naess, proponent of Deep ecology, assumes that all living things possess equal value and intrinsic worth regardless of their usefulness or utility to other beings. •It highlights the shifting away of approaches to environment from anthropocentrism to ecocentrism (Sioco and Vinzons, 2016).
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  Social Ecology – •MurrayBookchin, proponent of Social ecology, believes that ecological problems can be traced to social problems. •Societies that are structured around hierarchies as well as economic classes use their authority to dominate natural resources and exploit the environment for profit and self-interest.
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  Ecofeminism - •It assumesthat male-centered view of nature is the root cause of ecological problems. •Ecofemimism also believes that a society that tolerates the oppression of women is directly linked with its tendency to tolerate the abuse of the environment and the degradation of nature. •This theory benefits the social and political agenda of both female and nature.
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  PRUDENCE & FRUGALITY - isthe ability to regulate one's actions and behavior • Prudence • Frugality - being thrifty with the use of one's resources
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