Senior High School

Introduction to the Philosophy

of the Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
The Human Person in the
Environment
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Introduction to the Philosophy of the

Human Person Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on The Human Person in the Environment!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you

in mind. It is here to help you master the
human person in the environment. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 The Environmental Philosophy

• Lesson 2 Environmental Ethics and Protection

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. discuss the philosophical views and how they influence human action regarding the
environment;
2. notice disorder in their environment;
3. notice things that are not in their proper places;
4. organize things in aesthetic manner;
5. show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being, and sustainable
development; and
6. demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards the environment.

What I Know

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following items carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. This paradigm recognizes an inherent worth/intrinsic value of other beings aside from their utility. It
emphasizes the interdependence of organisms within ecosystems and that if ecosystems with each other
within the biosphere.
a. Deep Ecology c. Environment
b. Ecofeminism d. Social Ecology

2. What do you call the paradigm that seeks to eradicate all the forms of social injustice, not just injustice
against women and the environment?
a. Deep Ecology c. Environment
b. Ecofeminism d. Social Ecology

3. This refers to the sum total of all surroundings of a living organism including natural forces and other living
things which provide conditions for development and growth as well as of danger and damage.
a. Deep Ecology c. Environment
b. Ecofeminism d. Social Ecology

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4. What kind of 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?
a. Environmentalism c. Environmental aesthetic
b. Environmental justice d. Environmental Philosophy

5. The following are common environmental problems, EXCEPT for one:

a. Acid rain c. Forestation
b. Air pollution d. Water pollution

6. Which of the following views places great value on ecosystem and biological communities?
a. Anthropocentrism c. Eco-centrism
b. Biocentrism d. Environmentalism

7. Which of the following views considers man as the most important species on the planet?
a. Anthropocentrism c. Eco-centrism
b. Biocentrism d. Environmentalism

8. What do you call the discipline in philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment?
a. Environmentalism c. Environmental aesthetic
b. Environmental justice d. Environmental philosophy

9. Which of the following perspectives advocates action to address environmental problems?

a. Anthropocentrism c. Eco-centrism
b. Biocentrism d. Environmentalism

10. What do you call the moral approach in analyzing the relationship between humans and the
environment?
a. Environmentalism c. Environmental aesthetic
b. Environmental justice d. Environmental philosophy

11. Ben ensures that his business activities do not unduly disrupt the ecosystems and human communities
located in the area. Ben practices ___________.
a. Equity c. Economic Efficiency
b. Frugality d. Environment Integrity

12. This refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use of resources to ensure that there is minimum
to zero waste.
a. Equity c. Economic Efficiency
b. Frugality d. Environment Integrity

13. On this type of sustainable development, we are demanded that we use our natural resources in such a
manner that these are conserved so that the next generations will be able to use them.
a. Equity c. Economic Efficiency
b. Frugality d. Environment Integrity

14. What do you call the concept that advocates the wise and efficient use of natural resources?
a. Environmental Aesthetic c. Environmental Justice
b. Environmental Ethics d. Sustainable Development

15. Talia wants to help her community in resolving prolonged issue about waste pollution, what is the best
thing that Talia can do?
a. Brag how clean their house is
b. Let her neighborhood do the job
c. Ask the Brgy. Officials to do it for the fellow people
d. Advocate how to do simple recycling and garbage sorting

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 Lesson
The Environmental
1 Philosophy
At the end of this lesson you are expected to:

1. Define what is environmental philosophy is;

2. Identify things that are not in their proper place and the different aesthetic ways to organize it;
and
3. To show appreciation on the importance of human person in the environment.

What’s In

Hooray for a new day! Before jumping to our new

lesson, let us try this one.

Identify the terms being described in the following

statements. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper:

1. This term refers to man asspecies and distinguishes

man from other animals.
2. This is the ability to overcome one’s limitations.
3. This refers to the intangible element that enables us to exercise thought, possess awareness,
and reach out to the outside world and others.
4. This refers to the capability to reach out and interact with others and the world.
5. This refers to the capability of persons to make choices and decisions based on their own
preferences, monitor and regulate their actions, and be goal-oriented and self-directed.

Notes to the Teacher

Facilitator will instruct the students to answer the given questions
before proceeding to the new lesson!

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 What’s New
Have you ever asked yourself why you ever came to this point of experiencing a pandemic that
brought big changes in your life and others? Are humans responsible for what is happening in
the whole world? Do humans care enough for the environment?

Based on researches, the environment has changed so much and it changed for worse, sadly
humans are responsible for this. What have humans done? Can humans not go back to the usual
and not let this new normal to happen?

ACTIVITY 1

Observable Changes in My Environment

List at least five (5) major observable changes in the environment.

Observable changes in the environment

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

What Is It

Have you realized something? Are you part of

the cause? Remember that no matter your action
will be, it can affect the environment as well.

As you feel responsible for what is happening in your environment, you need to bear in your mind
that you are part of the world, and you significantly affect your environment in the same way that
changes in the environment affect you and others.

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Human Person in the Environment
Human Person
A human person is a living being that contains a real
and existing to direct its own development toward
fulfilment through perfect, unconditional, and infinite
truth, love, goodness, beauty, and unity, and will do
so if all the proper conditions are met. (Spitzer, R.
1999)

Environment
It is the sum total of all surroundings of a living
organism, including natural forces and other living
things, which provide conditions for development and
growth as well as of danger and damage. (Endriga, C. 2017)
This means that as a human person, you interact not only with your fellow human beings, but
also with other living and non-living elements in your environment. Like other sciences,
philosophy also seeks to explore the relationship between humanity and the environment through
environmental philosophy or environmental ethics.

Environmental Philosophy or Environmental Ethics

Environmental philosophy or environmental ethics is the discipline that studies the moral
relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents. (Abella, 2016)

Environmental philosophers tackle issues such as humanity’s role in the natural world, the
interaction between nature and human activities, and humanity’s response to environmental
challenges.

Environmental philosophers have radical views which argue that a paradigm shift or cultural
revolution is what will save all from ecological crisis.

The Three Main Paradigms:

1. Deep Ecology – is a contemporary ecological philosophy. Proponents were disillusioned with

existing modes of depletion of natural resources and the heavy pollution they cause. It emerged
as a reaction to this shallow ecological point of view. It also recognizes an inherent
worth/intrinsic value of other beings aside from their utility. It emphasizes the interdependence of
organisms within ecosystems and that if ecosystems with each other within the biosphere (Arne
Naes-1970s).

2. Social Ecology – is an offshoot of the movement against domination of existing hierarchical

structures in society that pre-empt the development of the full nature of an individual the
often-overlooked fact that nearly all the present ecological problems arise from deep-seated
social problems. Tge present ecological problems cannot be clearly understood, much less
resolved, without resolutely dealing with problems within society.

3. Ecofeminism – is a reaction against male domination and the corresponding oppression of

women. Superiority justifies subordination. Men are assumed to be superior to women and

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 nature, thus, the subsequent domination and exploitation. It tries to link feminism with
ecology. It seeks to eradicate all forms of social injustice, not just injustice against women and
the environment. Ecofeminism believes that a society characterized by a mentality that
tolerates the oppression of women is directly linked with its tendency to tolerate abuse of the
environment and the degradation of nature.

ACTIVITY 2
Environmental Issues and Alternative Solution
Think of three environmental issues. Suggest or give alternative solutions using the three main
paradigms.

Environmental Solution using Solution using Solution using

Issues/Problems Deep Ecology Social Ecology Ecofeminism
1.

2.

3.

Remember that you are part of the environment. Your actions can damage the environment and
by doing so you can also damage your relationships to other humans which are least capable in
defending themselves; the poor and even the future generation will be affected.

What’s More

ACTIVITY 3

Transformation Challenge
Directions: Based on the photos indicated in column 1, look for an improved version of the photos
provided. Use an old printed material. Cut and paste photos that show visible positive
transformation of the photos in Column 1.

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 COLUMN 1-BEFORE COLUMN 2-AFTER

(pinimg.com n.d.)
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(www.realclearlife.com n.d.)

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Environmental Aesthetics
Environmental Aesthetics is a 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. Environmental ethics is also the appreciation
of natural beauty brings about the concern for the environment and helps people relate more
effectively with nature.

It is in an orderly environment where human persons thrive best. Disorders give rise to several
problems and challenges for humankind.

As a rational being, the person is not only capable of transforming the world, but also of
understanding the laws which govern nature. It can be said that the world is a text which the
person can read and understand in order to live a better life. He/She may treat it as:

• a source of raw materials to be used in any way he pleases

• as something that envelops and surrounds him,
• and thus has a unique relationship with it.
This means that persons can help environment become greater than what it originally is. (R. D.
Abella 2016)

What I Have Learned

1. The human person is a living being that can transform things in a way that can suit them.
2. Environment is the totality of what surrounds the human person.
3. Environment philosophy is a branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural
environment and humanity’s place in it. It deals with issues concerning humanity’s role in
the world, the interaction between the nature and humans, and humans’ response to
environmental challenges.
4. Deep Ecology refers to the controlling attitude of humankind that is extended to nature, when
in fact, humanity is part of nature.
5. Destroying nature is a reflection wherein few people overpower others while exploiting the
environment for profit or self-interest can be seen on social ecology.
6. Ecofeminism relates to whatever is “superior” is entitled to whatever is “inferior.
7. Aesthetic nature refers to an organized nature. No harm and no damages, which human
person must be responsible.

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 What I Can Do

Direction: Elaborate this quotation from Mohith Agad, “Environment is no one’s property to
destroy; it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect.” Use the space provided.
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Have a short reflection on your explanation. I hope you now understand that it is everyone’s
responsibility to protect the environment. So what are you waiting for? Act now!
You will be graded using this rubric:
Category Above Meets Approaching Below
Expectations/4 Expectations/ 3 Expectations/ 2 Expectations/ 1
Reflective Thinking The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
explains the explains the attempts to does not address
student’s own student’s demonstrate the student’s
thinking and thinking about thinking about thinking and/or
learning his/her own learning but is learning.
processes, as well learning vague and/or
as implications processes. unclear about the
for future personal learning
learning. process.
Analysis The reflection is The reflection is The reflection The reflection
an in-depth an analysis of the attempts to does not move
analysis of the learning analyze the beyond a
learning experience and learning description of the
experience, the the value of the experience but learning
value of the derived learning the value of the experience.
derived learning to self or others. learning to the
to self or others, student or others
and the is vague and/or
enhancement of unclear.
the student’s
appreciation for
the discipline.
Making The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
Connections articulates articulates attempts to does not
multiple connections articulate articulate any
connections between this connections connection to
between this learning between this other learning or
learning experience and learning experiences.
experience and content from experience and
content from other courses, content from
other courses, past learning other courses,
past learning, life experiences, past learning
experiences and/or future experiences, or
and/or future goals. personal goals,
goals. but the
connection is
vague and/or
unclear.
(earlycollegeconference.org n.d.)

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 Additional Activities

Make a slogan about environmental philosophy and how human person affects the environment.
It must be written on a letter-sized (short)bond paper with maximum of 20 words. Use English as
medium.

Rubric for grading:

Category 4 3 2 1 Score
Craftsmanship The slogan is The slogan is The slogan is The slogan is
exceptionally attractive in acceptably distractingly
attractive in terms of attractive messy.
terms of neatness. Good though it may
neatness. Well- construction be a bit messy.
constructed and and not very
not messy. messy.

Creativity Slogan is Slogan is Slogan is The slogan

exceptionally creative and a creative and does not reflect
creative. A lot of good amount of some thought any degree of
thought and thought was was put into creativity.
effort was used put into decorating it.
to make the decorating it.
banner.
Originality Exceptional use Good use of Average use of No use of new
of new ideas new ideas and new ideas and ideas and
and originality originality to originality to originality to
to create create slogan. create slogan. create slogan.
slogan.
Grammar There are no There is 1 There are 2 There are more
grammatical grammatical grammatical than 2
mistakes on the mistake on the mistakes on grammatical
poster. poster. the poster. mistakes on
the poster
(www.rcampus.com n.d.)

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 Lesson
Environmental Ethics and
2 Protection
At the end of this lesson you are expected to:

1. Define what is environmental ethics and ways to uphold environmentalism and care for
nature;
2. Identify ecological crisis and its relation to human behavior and social problems; and
3. Show appreciation and support on environmental preservation and development.

What’s In

Ready? Let us have some warm up before proceeding to your

new lesson.

Read the given statement and elaborate it based

b on your
own understanding. Write your answer on the space
provided.

“No man is an island, entire of itself; everyman is a

piece of the continent, a part of the main. - John Donne ”
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Notes to the T eacher

Facilitator will instruct the students to answer the given questions
before proceeding to the new lesson.

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 What’s New

One of the famous songs by Asin entitled “Masdan mo ang Kapaligiran” gives a further point of
view on the observable changes in the environment. Ask your parents to sing it for you or you
may listen to it through YouTube or mp3 player.
"Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran"

by Asin

"Masdan Mo ang Kapaligiran"

Hindi nga masama ang pag-unlad
Wala ka bang napapansin
Kung hindi nakakasira ng kalikasan
Sa iyong mga kapaligiran
Darating ang panahon, mga ibong gala
Kay dumi na ng hangin
Ay wala nang madadapuan
Pati na ang mga ilog natin
Masdan mo ang mga punong dati ay kay tatag
Hindi nga masama ang pag-unlad
Ngayon'y namamatay dahil sa ating kalokohan
At malayu-layo na rin ang ating narating

Lahat ng bagay na narito sa lupa

Ang mga duming ating ikinalat sa hangin
Biyayang galing sa Diyos kahit no'ng ika'y wala pa
Sa langit, 'wag na nating paabutin
Ingatan natin at 'wag nang sirain pa
Upang kung tayo'y pumanaw man
'Pagkat 'pag Kanyang binawi, tayo'y mawawala na
Sariwang hangin, sa langit natin matitikman
Mayro'n lang akong hinihiling
Mayro'n lang akong hinihiling
Sa aking pagpanaw, sana ay tag-ulan
Sa aking pagpanaw, sana ay tag-ulan
Gitara ko ay aking dadalhin
Gitara ko ay aking dadalhin
Upang sa ulap na lang tayo magkantahan Upang sa ulap na lang tayo magkantahan

Ang mga batang ngayon lang isinilang

May hangin pa kayang matitikman

May mga puno pa kaya silang aakyatin

May mga ilog pa kayang lalanguyan

Bakit 'di natin pag-isipan

Ang nangyayari sa ating kapaligaran

As an individual, you play a major role in your environment. This new normal is one of the hardest
situations that all are experiencing so far. You cannot do something but to accept the fact that
humans failed to give something in return to the environment. Humans failed to be care takers
of the precious environment. Are you not yet afraid? What can you do about it?

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 What Is It

Environmental Ethics
This is a moral approach that analyses the relationship between
humans and the environment. It also discusses environmental
problems caused by human activities and social issues that impact
the environment. It serves as a basis for reflecting on how humans
actions show regard for nature. It also guides humans in upholding
the welfare of the environment and everything in it.

As a human person, it is your responsibility to start with your own

actions and how you affect your immediate surroundings.

There are three major views regarding the relationship between humanity and the environment.

1. 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. This view
believes that humans are the most important species on the planet and they are free to
transform nature and use its resources.
2. Biocentrism – believes that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and
that all other organisms have inherent value and should be protected. This view advocates
ethical treatment of animals.
3. Ecocentrism – places great value on ecosystems and biological communities. This view
believes that humankind is a part of a greater biological system or community and that we
have a significant role as stewards or guardians of nature. This view promotes the idea
that order and balance in nature brings about stability and beauty. (Conde 2019)
The influence of humanity on the environment can be best understood by considering that an
individual person is a dynamic source of change within his/her particular environment.

If you humans fail to do their part in protecting the environment, there might be different
catastrophes. Here are the following different environmental problems:

1. Air pollution refers to the contamination of the air in the atmosphere, (Veetil, 2012).

2. Water Pollution is caused by oil spill, acid rain and other hazardous chemicals that mixed with
water, (SEPA, 2012).

3. Acid rain occurs when the harmful gases like nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides are released
into the atmosphere through burning of fossil fuels and combustion of vehicle engines. (US-
EPA, 2017).

4. Climate change refers to an increase in the average global temperatures.

5. Deforestation is one of the environmental problems which refer to the cutting of trees for
agricultural, industrial, housing or urban use.

6. Depletion of natural resources is the reduction of natural resources.

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7. Depletion of our Ozone Layer exhaustion of the ozone layer due to Hydrochlofluorocarbons
(HCFCs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), (US-EPA, 2017).

8. Waste pollution is due to overpopulation, lack of education on waste management and

technological advancement.

9. Acidification and Increase in Sea/Ocean Temperature, the rapid increase in sea level and ocean
temperature.

10. Overpopulation, the problem of overpopulation may give way to the rise of other environment
problems, such as pollution, depletion of natural resources, shortages of clean water, fuel and
food.

Despite of the continuous threats humans are facing, many are still unaware of their own
responsibilities. Humans fail to recognize that they are too dependent on the environment.
(philonotes.com n.d)

What’s More

ACTIVITY 1
Act Responsibly!

1. You were hired by the DENR to be one of the specialists in solving different environmental
issues;
2. choose one environmental issues stated above; and
3. list down four best solutions that can help address the current environmental problem
using the web diagram below.

Solution no.1
Solution no. 2
_____________ ________________
_____________ ________________
_____________ ________________
_____ _____________
Environmental
Problem
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
Solution no. 4
Solution no. 3 _____________
________________ _____________
________________ _____________
_______
_____________

How do you feel to be part of the solution? How can humanity help restore the damages on the
environment? It is true that humans can harm the environment but it is also very much true that

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humans can protect it as well. Even if humans failed but accepting and doing their responsibility
towards nature, surely, can win in restoring the environment.
Environmentalism is one of the important developments during the twentieth century. This
perspective advocates to deal with the growing environmental problems. Philosophy has a
significant role in the development of environmental awareness and action.

Upholding Environmentalism and Care for Nature

Recognizing the urgent need for humanity to address the
challenges in the environment, philosophers urge action to
directly 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.

One of the major concepts that drive environmentalism is 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 everyone
must make wise decisions regarding the use of natural resources to ensure that there is still
enough left for future use.

Sustainability relies on the three important principles:

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. Care should be taken that the surrounding landscape is not drastically
impacted by human activities.
2. Economic efficiency- refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use of resources
to ensure that there is minimum to zero waste.
3. This demands the use of natural resources in such a manner that these are conserved so
that the next generations will be able to use them.

The values of prudence and frugality can guide us in own personal use of resources.

Prudence- is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior.

Frugality- is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources.

What I Have Learned

1. Philosophers believe that human persons have a special relationship

with nature because of their rationality. They are not only part of
nature, but they can shape, transform, and cultivate it. However, this
also means that they are capable of inflicting the most harm on it.
2. Major philosophical views regarding the human person’s relationship
with nature include anthropocentrism, biocentrism, and ecocentrism.
Anthropocentrism considers humans the most significant species on
the planet, and that nature provides humankind with the means to
survive and develop. The biocentric view gives equal importance to all
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 organisms on the planet, and considers as having inherent worth. The ecocentric view
emphasizes ecosystems and biological communities, and considers humans as stewards of
nature.
3. Human activities have a significant impact on the environment. Current scientific evidence
proves that human activities over the centuries have resulted in great changes in climate
patterns throughout the world. Climate change and its related effects are among the most
important environmental issues being faced today.
4. Environmentalism is a perspective that advocates action to address growing environmental
problems. One philosophical view related to environmentalism is environmental ethics, which
analyzes the relationship between humans and the environment and seeks to address
environmental problems brought about by human activities.
5. There are things that humans do not want to lose; dreaming that they can stay longer so next
generation can enjoy this. There are ways that humans can do it such as sustainability.
6. Sustainability or sustainable development is a concept that advocates the wise and efficient
use of natural resources. It emphasizes that human activities must not unduly harm the
environment, that natural resources must be used wisely, and the environment must be
preserved for the next generation.
7. Sustainability relies on the three important principles: environmental integrity, economic
efficiency and equity.
8. The values of prudence and frugality can guide you in your own personal use of resources.
Prudence is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior and frugality is being thrifty with
the use of one’s resources.
(R. D. Abella 2016)

What I Can Do

I am part, I will support!

Choose three pressing issues regarding environmental challenges. Create your own personal
campaign on how you can protect your environment.

Environmental Problem Personal Campaign

1.

2.

3.

As a human person, it is your responsibility to treat with respect not only your fellow humans,
but also everything in the world. Upholding environmentalism and sustainability will enable you
to take the first steps in addressing environmental issues and contribute to solving the greater
environmental challenge of climate change.
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 Additional Activities

Read and ponder the following short story. Use the space provided for your learning and short
reflection about the story.

Lesson from the Nature

One day, a boy was playing in a garden. He was running after

butterflies and trying to catch them. He was very happy to see
the colorful flowers.
Then he saw a frog skipping and jumping. As he ran behind the
frog, it jumped into the pond.
A cow was also grazing in the garden. He saw how the cow was
chewing grass. A fly then came there and buzzed over the cow.
The cow swung her tail to make the fly move away. The child
clapped and laughed.
The boy was enjoying the beauty of nature. He said, "Nature is wonderful. Its beauty attracts
everyone."
When he saw a squirrel he ran after it and reached near the bed of roses. He tried to pluck
some of the roses, but a thorn pierced his finger. It was very painful. The boy started crying
and ran to his house.
His mother asked him, "What is the matter? Why are you crying?" The boy said, "The thorn
of the rose pierced my finger while I was plucking it and now I feel severe pain."
His mother said, "It is your mistake. You should not have tried to pluck the flower. The
flowers are meant to be seen and not to be plucked. Besides, natural beauty should never
be harmed. One should not interfere with the natural processes. Instead, we should help
to maintain the nature."
(www.kidsgen.com n.d.)
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 Rubric for grading:
Category Above Meets Approaching Below
Expectations/4 Expectations/ 3 Expectations/ 2 Expectations/ 1
Reflective Thinking The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
explains the explains the attempts to does not address
student’s own student’s demonstrate the student’s
thinking and thinking about thinking about thinking and/or
learning his/her own learning but is learning.
processes, as well learning vague and/or
as implications processes. unclear about the
for future personal learning
learning. process.
Analysis The reflection is The reflection is The reflection The reflection
an in-depth an analysis of the attempts to does not move
analysis of the learning analyze the beyond a
learning experience and learning description of the
experience, the the value of the experience but learning
value of the derived learning the value of the experience.
derived learning to self or others. learning to the
to self or others, student or others
and the is vague and/or
enhancement of unclear.
the student’s
appreciation for
the discipline.
Making The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
Connections articulates articulates attempts to does not
multiple connections articulate articulate any
connections between this connections connection to
between this learning between this other learning or
learning experience and learning experiences.
experience and content from experience and
content from other courses, content from
other courses, past learning other courses,
past learning, life experiences, past learning
experiences and/or future experiences, or
and/or future goals. personal goals,
goals. but the
connection is
vague and/or
unclear.
(earlycollegeconference.org n.d.)

Assessment
I. TRUE OR FALSE. The following are statements about environmental philosophy. On a separate
sheet of paper, write TRUE if the sentence is correct, write FALSE otherwise.

1. Deep ecology has a broad ecological point of view.

2. Ecofeminism gives equal opportunity.
3. Social ecology involves hierarchical structures in society.
4. Environment is the totality of what surrounds as.
5. Environment philosophy is the discipline that studies the moral relationship of human
beings towards its environment and its non-human contents.

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II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following items carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. This is an environmental ethics which shows how important humans and human welfare are.
a. Anthropocentrism c. Biocentrism
b. Ecocentrism d. Ecofeminism

2. An ethics which guides human behavior towards the earth.

a. Social Ethics c. Professional Ethics
b. Environmental Ethics d. Psycho Ethics

3. Which of the following views places great value on ecosystem and biological communities?
a. Eco-centrism c. Biocentrism
b. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism

4. The following are major impacts of climate change, except:

a. Drought c. Food shortage
b. Water Scarcity d. Flood control

5. This view believes that all living organisms have inherent value including humans.
a. Anthropocentrism c. Biocentrism
b. Ecocentrism d. Ecofeminism

III. Match the terms in Column A with the descriptions in Column B. Write your answer on the
space provided.

Column B
Column A

1. Prudence a. demands that we use our natural resources in

2. Frugality such a manner that these are conserved so that
the next generations will be able to use them
3. Equity
4. Economic Efficiency b. refers to prudence in decision-making regarding
5. Environmental Integrity the use of resources to ensure that there is
minimum to zero waste

c. is the ability to regulate one’s actions and

behavior

d. is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources

e. refers to maintaining the state of the environment

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 Answer Key
E 15. D 15.
B 14. D 14.
A 13. A 13.
D 12. C 12.
C 11. D 11.
C 10. C 10.
D 9. D 9.
A 8. D 8.
B 7. A 7.
A 6. C 6.
T 5. C 5.
T 4. C 4.
T 3. C 3.
F 2. B 2.
F 1. A 1.

Assessment What I Know

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