The Human Person

in The Environment
Represented by
Group 3

"No man is an island,
entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent,
a part of the main.”
o The English quote poet of John
Donne 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.
o It remind us that humankind is part of
the world and being one with the nature may
lead us to comfort, and if we negatively treat our
environment in the same way that changes in our
environment that affect us, then it could cost
much worst case scenarios.
 Environmental
Philosophy/
Environmental Ethics o It is the discipline in philosophy that
studies the moral relationship of human beings
with the environment and its non-human
contents.

o 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.
 o Philosophers believe that
humankind has a special relationship
with nature. Unlike other organisms.
How does
o The early history of humankind shows
philosophy define that we have the ability to change the
the person’s environment to suit his or her purposes.
relationship with the o A disorder can give rise of several
environment? problems, this proves that Natural disasters
exists to give challenge for humankind.

o Because of this ability to “access”

nature, the role of the person in relation to take
it on different forms.
 How does
o Persons who have the ability of
philosophy define cultivating nature can help the environment
the person’s become greater than
what it originally is if they take the task.
relationship with the
environment? o This is why once again, Philosophers believe
that humankind has a special relationship
with nature.
 3 Major Views

Regarding The Relationship Between

Humanity and the Environment
 o This view believes that
humans are the most important species
on the planet and they are free to
transform nature and use it resources .
Anthropocentrism

Example :
Mining companies dig up land and even
level mountains to access minerals and
metals.
 o Believes that human are
not only significant species on
the planet ,and that all organisms have
inherent value and should be protected .

Example:
our government has passed law that
recognize the rights to be treated kindly,
"The Animal Welfare Act of 1998"
Biocentrism
 o Places great value on
ecosystems and biological communities.

o This view believes that

humankind is part of a greater
biological systems or community and
that we have a significant role as
stewards or guardian of nature

Ecocentrism
 Example:
Strip mining, for example, harms the
environment but can make natural
resources available to human
populations that need them.
Ecocentrism would argue that because
this is so harmful for the environment,
it's immoral."
 Environmental Aesthetics
o The appreciation of natural
o It’s one philosophical view beauty brings about concern for
that believes maintaining order in the environment and helps
the environment will bring out the people relate more effectively
natural beauty of the surroundings with nature.
and contribute to the well-being of
the people and other organisms
living in it.
 Environmental Aesthetic

Example:

landscape paintings that are of

or about nature, of works of art
that take nature as their
medium, and of gardens, a
special category that seems to
straddle the divide between
culture and nature.
How can humanity
address the damage
inflicted on the
environment?
 Environmentalism

o This perspective advocates to address

the growing environmental problems.

o It has become an important issue in international

politics as governments and international
organizations have devoted efforts to discuss
environmental issues and formulate plans to
address them.
Environmentalism
 Environmental Ethics

o This is a moral approach that analyzes

the relationship between humans and
the environment.

o It also discusses environmental problems

caused by human activities and social issues
that impact the environment.
 Environmental Ethics

Is it morally wrong for humans to Is it ethically permissible for

continue to burn fossil fuels knowing man to build a hydroelectric dam
that this action leads to air pollution knowing that this will disrupt the
and global climate changes? migration pattern of certain fish,
leading to their extinction?

Does a mining company have a

moral obligation to restore the
natural environment destroyed by
Is it acceptable for poor their mining techniques?
farmers in undeveloped
countries to cut down forest to
make room for farmland, even
if this action harms the
 o Environmental Ethics
Development of  Emerged in the 1970s, advocating
Ethical Views human responsibility and action
with regard to environmental issues.
regarding The  All non-human elements of the world,
Environment 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.
Development of o Social Ecology
Ethical Views Applies an ecological and ethical approach in
analyzing society, and sees a relationship
regarding The between social problems and environmental
Environment problems.

Example:
Development of
Ethical Views
o Concepts such as climate ethics and
regarding The
Environment climate justice arose from the growing
concern with climate change, and consider it a
significant ethical, social, and political issue.

o Environmental Justice
Refers to the fair distribution of environmental
benefits, as well as the burden of meeting
environmental challenges.
Development of
Ethical Views
regarding The
o Climate ethics is an area of research that
Environment focuses on the ethical dimensions of climate
change (also known as global warming), and
concepts such as climate justice.

o Climate justice examines concepts such as

equality, human rights, collective rights, and
the historical responsibilities for climate
change.
Development of
Ethical Views o Environmental
regarding The Justice
Environment

Example:
Development of o Environmental
Ethical Views Aesthetics
regarding The Began in 20 century, concerned primarily with
th

natural beauty in the context of maintaining order

Environment and balance in the environment.

Example:
What can I do to uphold
environmentalism and
care for nature?
 SUSTAINABILITY or SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT

o One of the major concepts o This concept focuses on

That drive environmentalism is reconciling human activities and
SUSTAINABILITY or economic development with the
SUSTAINABLE protection of the environment.
DEVELOPMENT.
 SUSTAINABILITY or SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT

Example:

Picky eaters
 SUSTAINABILITY or SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
o According to a 2011 report by
the World Food Programmed, about
one-third of the total supply is
wasted throughout the world. In
2008, a study of the Philippine Rice
Research Institute estimates that
every Filipino wastes about 3.2
kilograms of rice every year
o Things that you can do to
promote sustainability

 Recycle

 Note how to reuse water

Purchase energy efficient

appliances
3 Important
Principles
Of Sustainability
Environmental
o Refers to maintaining the
integrity
State of environment. This
means that human activities should not
unduly disrupt the ecosystems and
human
communities located in the area.

Example :
Reconciling agricultural
productivity and environmental
integrity: a grand challenge for
agriculture.
Economics
Efficiency o refers to prudence in
decision-making regarding the
use of resources to ensure that there is
minimum to zero waste .

Example :
A farmer wants to sell part of his land.
Equity
o 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.

Example :
Three people gets the supports they
need.
 o defined as the act of being
careful or wise in practical matters, as
by providing for the future.

Example :
Money. checking your bank account
before you spend money. or calculating
the expenses that you will consume.

Prudence
 o being thrifty with the
use of one's resources.

Examples :
•Electricity should be turned off when not
required

•Old newspaper, old clothes, and other

clothing can be reused for clothing purposes
instead of throwing them away

•Increasing unnecessary use of woods and

coals should be stopped instead try rely on
FRUGALITY alternative resources
"BUY LESS, REUSE MORE"
 As human persons, it is our responsibility to treat
with respect not only our fellow humans, but also
everything in our world. Upholding environmentalism and
sustainability will enable us to take the first stpes in
addressing environmental issues and contribute to solving
the greater environmental challenge of climate change.
 Represented by
Group 3
Leader: Patricio, Diane
Princess B.
Members:
Detera, Wingie
Pineda, Ma.
Theresa
Fernando, Axhel