Introduction to the

Philosophy of the Human

Person
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Human Person In The Environment
Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 4: The Human Person in the Environment
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 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 –

Grade12 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on The Human Person in the

Environment

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or

facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum

while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also

aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into

consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the

body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this

module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to

manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist

the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

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

As we discover ourselves more, we are not only concerned of who we are but
also on who we are not. As Einstein once told, “The environment is everything that
isn’t me”. We need somebody and something to survive. Environment is something
that supports our existence.

As we are now facing this unimaginable phenomenon, Covid19 Pandemic, we

cannot help but ask ourselves. Is the virus manmade or a natural phenomenon?
What relationship do human beings have to environment? Do we influence the
ecology? Or Ecology influences us? This module will guide you in realizing the
relationship between human person and the environment. It will help you discover
more about yourself as a responsible human being, not only concern with oneself
but also to everything around him/her.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

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 What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module is written to help the student understand the relationship of the

Human Person and its Environment. It aims to realize how important taking care of

the environment is for the human beings.

At the end of this module, the student is expected to learn the following

competencies:

1. notice things that are not in their proper place and organize them in an

aesthetic way (PPT11/12-Ii-4.1);

2. show that care for the environment contributes health, well-being and

sustainable development (PPT11/12-Ii-4.2); and

3. demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards environments

(PPT11/12-Ij-4.3).

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 What I Know

As the title of this module implies, “The Human Person in the Environment,”
let us see what we already know about the lesson. Let’s enjoy doing this activity!

Directions: Supply the missing word/s to complete the sentence. Choose the
correct answer from the word pool below and write it on your notebook.

WORD POOL
Anthropocentrism Environment Aesthetics I-IT Relation
Biocentrism Environment Ethics I-THOU Relation
Disorder Environmental Philosophy Martin Buber
Environmentalism Frugality Prudence
Ecocentrism Global Warming Sustainable Development

1. _______________ is a moral approach in analyzing the relationship between

humans and the environment.
2. _______________ is a branch of Philosophy that is concerned with the
environment and human beings.
3. ________________ views that man is the most important species on earth.
4. Being thrifty with the use of one’s resources is called __________________.
5. A Philosophical view that believes maintaining order in the environment which
will brings out the natural beauty of nature and contribute to the welfare of
the human beings and everything around him/her is ______________________.
6. _______________________ is an ideology/perspective that promotes
environmental awareness and address the growing environmental problems.
7. The ability to regulate one’s action and behavior is called ______________.
8. _______________ places great value on ecosystems and biological communities.
9. ________________ believes that all organism should be valued and protected.
10. _______________ is the concept that advocates the wise and efficient use of
natural resources.

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11. A relationship that treat environment as a subject and not as an object is
______________________.
12. _______________ is an Existentialist Philosopher who believes in I-Thou
relationship between human beings and environment.
13. A relationship that treat environment as an object is ______________________.
14. ____________ is brought about by the natural calamities that cannot be avoided
by man.
15. __________________ is a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the
earth’s atmosphere attributed to the greenhouse effect.

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 Lesson
The Human Person in the
1 Environment
In the previous lesson, Philosophy describes the human person as an
embodied spirit. One of the characteristics of man is self-awareness. Through self-
awareness, man is able to build meaningful relationship with fellow human beings.

An English poet, John Donne once quoted, “No man is an island, entire of
itself; every man is a piece of the continent, part of the main” (Abella, 2016, p.63). A
human being does not only interact with other human beings but also to everything
around him/her, living and non-living things.

As we proceed with the lesson, we will discuss philosophical views and the
influences of human actions concerning the environment. If you think that you are
important, so as the nature around us.

What’s In

DIRECTIONS: Complete the chart below. Reflect on how you treat our environment
before you write your answers.

Things that I can do with my Things that I cannot do with my

environment environment

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 Notes to the Teacher
This module will give the learners an understanding between man
and his environment.

What’s New

Directions: Are you familiar with the song below? Ak your parents or anybody in
your family who knows the song. You may request them to sing it for you. Answer
the questions on the next page which may lead us to discover the relationship
between man and nature. Write the answers on your notebook. (15 points)

Let’s enjoy the song and learn from it!

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/asin/masdanmoangkapaligiran.html

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QUESTIONS:

1. What are the environmental challenges that human beings have been facing
over the past century until the present time?

2. How did man contribute to these changes in the environment?

3. What can humans do to preserve and uphold nature?

___________________________________________________________________________
4. As a young and concerned citizen, how will you show your love for the
environment?

___________________________________________________________________________
5. What are the obvious environmental problems in your own community, and
what will you do to help address these concerns?

What is It

Now that you have answered a few activities about the lesson, I am sure that
you are now excited to learn more about YOURSELF and the ENVIRONMENT. Let’s
begin as you get your notebook and pen and start reading this lecture. Remember
to take down notes for some more activities moving forward.

The Relationship Of Man With The Environment

Have you ever noticed how our climate changes? Do you feel that it is hotter
now than it normally was in the summer? Throughout the rainy season, have you
seen stronger typhoons and more rains? Have you ever wondered about how the
environment changes? Did you ask yourself what you did that would contribute to
the changes taking place in the environment? Isn’t it ironic that while the world is
continuously developing, our nature is draining? These are just some questions to
ponder.

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 "man &nature" by Nathan deGargoyle is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Philosophy is not merely for self-discovery and interpersonal relationships but

also for environmental responsibility. Humankind is a force affecting the
environment. Likewise, the changes that are happening to it also affect us.

In Environmental Philosophy or Environmental Ethics, the moral

relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human content is
being studied (Abella, 2016). As a rational being, the person has the ability to change
the environment according to his/her will and purposes. With this, one must
recognize his/her responsibility with the environment, for the sake of the present
and future generations.

Abella (2016) pointed-out three major views regarding the relationship

between humanity and the environment:

1. ANTHROPOCENTRISM – focuses on the significant role of humans in the

world and considers nature as the means to survive. This view believes that
humans are the most important species on the planet, and they are free to
transform nature and its resources.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYZR75oVAAEn0Pi.jpg

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 2. 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 humane organizations that
advocate the ethical treatment of animals.

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3. ECOCENTRISM – places great value on ecosystems and biological

communities. This view believes that humankind is part of a great biological
system or community and that we have a significant role as stewards or
guardian of nature.

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These major views can be reflected in our lives. In anthropocentrism,

evidences of people changing the environment to suit their needs like landscapes
have been reshaped in order to build on classrooms, houses and other structures.
On the other hand, one good example of biocentrism would be Buddha’s rule which
implies that one should not destroy a human being, nor cause it to be killed, nor
should one provoke another to kill. Do not harm any being in the universe, whether
weak or strong. Biocentric thinkers stress the importance of every individual
species. While ecocentrism emphasizes the role of the relationship between the
environmental living and non-living components. Humanity’s effect on the world
can be better understood if we view the person as a complex source of change within
his or her own world. This contributes to the exploration of the major human-
environmental perceptions.

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 The relationship between human beings and the environment can be
categorized into two major perceptions: (a) the environment as an object of human
being’s existence (I-It relation), and (b) the environment as a subject (I-thou relation)
(Carmeloza, Garnace, Mazo, & Perez, 2016).

In the I-it relation, the environment is treated as merely an object to be used

or experienced while human beings are considered as the only active creation on
earth (Carmeloza, et al., 2016). Thus, human beings are detached from the
environment. Humans view the environment as a commodity to suffice their daily
needs. People do not understand and experience the environment as a bio-
community in which they belong, live and where they develop their character.

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New technological advances have led to the widespread mindset of the I-It
attitude towards the environment. Humans become environmentally manipulative.
And because environment is considered as a pure property, human beings are
engaged in environmental exploitation. People engaged in deforestation to the point
of leaving the forest bare. Farmlands turn into subdivisions. Rivers are converted
into garbage disposal areas. These issues can contribute to ecological imbalances
that are harmful to both humans and environment.

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 On the other hand, an Existentialist and a Philosopher of dialogue, Martin
Buber (as cited in Carmeloza, et al. 2016), introduced another perception between
the connection of humans and the environment known as the I-Thou relation. In
this relationship, human beings treat the environment as a subject and not as an
object. When humans view environment as a subject, it entails respect and
acceptance of the possibilities and consciousness of the environment as a THOU
(You).

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Furthermore, Buber emphasized the transformation of attitude from I-it

relation to I-thou relationship leading to human beings’ self-actualization. The
perception of environment as Thou (You) actualizes an essential characteristic of
humans as relational being. Once we treat our environment not as an object to
satisfy our needs and wants, we come to realize that humans and the environment
are equally important to maintain the balance on earth. Thus, I-thou relationship
makes us appreciate more the environment, treat it with care and respect, and not
just a “thing” to fulfill our needs and wants for self-satisfaction.

These perceptions of the environment translates and emanates through our

actuations/actions. How we organize things speak of our perspectives towards the
environment we live in. Look around your house. Is it clean or messy? Is it organized
or disorganized? What does it reflect about your perspective towards the
environment? The way we see the things around us and value them leads to one
philosophical view about the environment. This is regarded as Environmental
Aesthetics.

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 Environmental Aesthetics is one philosophical point of view that claims that
preserving order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the world
and leads to the well-being of the humans and other species living within it.
Aesthetics not only requires natural appearance and elegance. This also addresses
ecological sustainability and balance. Clean and healthy conditions have a major
impact on the general well-being and health of human beings. Happy environment
suggests a healthy life.

CAMAYA COAST

https://images.app.goo.gl/nDL8kLuzvmxy7bre7

However, disorder in the environment cannot be avoided. It may be brought

about by natural calamities that no one can control. For instance, volcanic eruption,
earthquake, typhoons, and landslides cause damages in our surroundings. Such
imbalance caused by these calamities greatly influence humans, countless damage
on properties, injuries, and even loss of lives.

http://archive.boston.com/bigpicture/disaster/

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 One may ask, “Can man cause disorder in the environment?” The answer is,
absolutely, YES. Human beings can also be the source of disorder through human
activities. Actions like improper disposal of garbage, resources not properly used,
factories releasing harmful smokes, cars emitting too much carbon monoxide, and
many more are the contributions of human beings to the disorder in the
environment. These activities bring out pollution, environmental degradation,
depletion of the natural resources, global warming, and climate change. We are all
guilty of these harmful action resulting to imbalance in the environment.

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If this is already the condition of the world we live in, is there no hope in saving
it? Or at least preventing it from further destruction? What can we do to correct the
damages we have inflicted on nature?

I C.A.R.E. (Care and Respect my Environment)

Humans develop their morals as they grow. Society is one of the major factors
that contribute to goodness or evil in a person. It is through interaction of a human
being to other people that we are able to know if he/she is good or bad. But how
about the interaction of the people to the environment. How are we supposed to know
if we have been good or bad to our nature? The abundant empirical evidences of the
natural and environmental degradation around us are enough proof of the
relationship we have established with the environment.

Philosophy plays a very significant role in human development and

environmental ethics. As it also raises environmental consciousness to how humans
are kept responsible for everything that affects them. Via Philosophy we will
understand various viewpoints on environmental behavior. Environmentalism is
one very positive activism. As a senior high school student and a responsible citizen
you can help the nation address environmental problems if you make
Environmentalism as your advocacy. Your simple yet essential act of care can mean
a great deal for nature.

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 https://images.app.goo.gl/J8vVcBFzSBNLjmYUA

People have been trying to be interested in solving environmental issues since

the 20th century. Human beings strive to restore, maintain and protect all the
components of the environment through social movements. Through this step
towards the ecosystem we will maintain the balance of our ecology. Poor human acts
that have led to environmental issues such as deforestation, pollution, global
warming and much more should be replaced by positive human activities such as
tree planting, careful use of chemicals that are detrimental to nature, careful
segregation of waste and the like. Environmental consciousness and recognition of
human-made issues are the keys to environmental sustainability. But what is
environmental sustainability or sustainable development? And why is it important?

Human beings, like any other living creature, require resources to survive. We
need to live in food and clean water and shelter. Yet our needs are no longer as basic
as food, water, and shelter as time goes by. We also need transport means such as
bicycles, automobiles, buses, trains; electricity and even the internet. Such needs
require significant resources and many of our resources are limited. Despite scarce
resources, people need to live up to their needs in the current and future generations.
This is what sustainable development is all about. Sustainable development is the
philosophy of fulfilling all people's present diverse needs without undermining the
capacity of future generations to meet their own needs as well. It is one of the major
concept in Environmentalism. As stewards of nature, we must learn to use our
natural resources intelligently and wisely at the same time be concerned with our
country's economic growth.

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 Some practices that humans already do for sustainability use renewable
resources such as solar, wind, and biogas to produce electricity and fossil fuels. A
further example is recycling, then recycling plastic, metals and papers. Planting of
fast growing trees in place of trees which take years to grow. We are also mindful of
our increasing population, which is contributing to increased food needs. Citizens
should also be aware of the safe way food is cared for, collected, and farmed.

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Proper and conscientious use of personal resources in order to attain

sustainable development guides human being to cultivate the value of frugality and
prudence. Prudence, according to Merriam Webster, is the skill or good judgement
in the use of resources. It is the ability to have a good decision that allows avoidance
of danger and risks. Meanwhile, Frugality is the careful management of material
resources especially money. It is an act of using money and other resources wisely
and practically. These values should not be only apply in a personal setting. As
humans are aware of the critical condition of the environment, we should exercise
the values of prudence and frugality in taking care of our environment as well. As a
concerned citizen, how do you apply these core principles for the environment?
EXAMPLES OF PRUDENCE AND FRUGALITY

 Not buying a car because you don’t need one

 Eating at restaurants with no leftovers
 Replacing cut-down trees in order to ensure sustainability
 Practicing of recycling and reusing of materials and employing waste segregation
strategies in the community
Philosophy taught us so many things, discovering ourselves and exploring
everything around and beyond us. The relationship between man and the
environment is one of the most important relationship that a man could have. Nature
does not need people but people need environment. As humans, we need to think
about how we can make the best of our stay here on earth. Support one another and
take care of all the things that around us. God has given us all that we need. And all
we have to do is love and be the earth’s good steward.

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 What’s More

Directions: Reflect on the following scenario and write an essay about your stand to
the situation. Choose only one scenario to reflect upon. Write your answer your
notebook.

a. People are all aiming for economic progress. Industrialization is one way of
showing how progressive a community is. But in the advent of
industrialization, farmlands are converted into malls and subdivisions, trees
are cut for road expansion, and rivers and seas are turned into dumping areas
for waste. What is your position in this particular situation?
b. Craft your stand about the Albert Einstein’s adage, “Environment is
everything that isn’t me.”
c. Our indigenous brothers depend their lives on the richness of the agricultural
lands. These lands are transformed into industrial establishments for
community development. Considering what you have learned in this chapter,
what is your position to this situation knowing that the country needs
technological development as well?

RUBRICS FOR ESSAY

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
The The insight The insight The insight The insight
insight given was given was given was given was
given was somewhat vague and somehow poorly
Quality of excellent informative general. not related organized
Writing and to the and not
organized. concepts. related to
the given.
No Few errors Minimal Moderate Many
Grammar grammatical in spelling number of spelling and spelling or
Usage errors and errors punctuation grammar
punctuation errors errors

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: In your most creative way of visual art expression, draw what you have
learned from the lesson presenting your view on the relationship of mankind with
the environment. You can also put a slogan that connects to your drawing. You may
use bond paper or oslo paper to draw your art.

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 RUBRICS FOR POSTER
Criteria 5 3 2 1
Relevance All graphics All graphics All graphics Graphics do
are related to are related to relate to the not relate to
the topic and the topic and topic. Most the topic OR
make it easier most make it borrowed several
to easier to graphics have borrowed
understand. understand. a source graphics do
All borrowed All borrowed citation. not have a
graphics have graphics have source
a source a source citation.
citation. citation.
Originality Several of the One or two of The graphics No graphics
graphics used the graphics are made by made by the
on the poster used on the the student, student are
reflect an poster reflect but are based included.
exceptional student on the
degree of creativity in designs or
student their creation ideas of
creativity in and/or others.
their creation display.
and/or
display.
Attractiveness The poster is The poster is The poster is The poster is
exceptionally attractive in acceptably distractingly
attractive in terms of attractive messy or very
terms of design, layout though it may poorly
design, layout, and neatness. be a bit designed. It is
and neatness. messy. not attractive.

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Write a song to convey the lessons that you have learned from the topic.
You may write at least 5 or more stanzas. You may use the following questions as
your guide in writing your song:

a. How do you perceive your environment?

b. Why is it important to be aware of everything that surrounds you?
c. What can you contribute to the environmental sustainability?
d. How will you apply frugality and prudence in using natural resources?
e. What advice can you give to people to protect and conserve the environment?

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 RUBRICS FOR SONG-WRITING
Criteria Exceeded Met most Met some Did not meet
Expectations Expectation expectation Expectations
(5pts) ( 4pts ) (3pts) (2pts)

Lyrics/Poem The song The song The song lyrics The song
lyrics are lyrics are are somewhat lyrics are not
outstanding. good. It is coherent. It is coherent and
It is memorable well received of it is not
memorable. the memorable
reader/audience
Creativity The student The student The song The song
composed an composed composed is not composed is
original song an original very original, not very
with a clear song but but there are original. The
theme. there are some elements message is
some that are not not conveyed.
elements excellent.
that are not
excellent.
Content/Information The writer The writer The writer The writer
expresses expresses expresses expresses
answers to 5 answers to answers to 3 answers to 1
guide at least 4 guide questions. guide
questions. guide Present some questions.
Very questions. information and Present very
informative Very shows little few
and shows informative effort. information
acceptable and shows and shows
effort. acceptable very little
effort. effort.
Organization The writer The writer The writer The song was
clearly lacked one lacked two of unorganized
organized of the the following: and difficult
information, following: Clearly to follow.
used mostly clearly organized
correct organized information,
grammar and information, correct
spelling and correct grammar and
used legible grammar spelling usage,
handwriting. and spelling and/or legible
usage, handwriting.
and/or
legible
handwriting

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 Assessment

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word that will complete the sense of
the sentences below. Write your answers on the separate sheet of paper.

1. _______________ is the concept that advocates the wise and efficient use of

natural resources.

2. _______________ places great value on ecosystems and biological communities.

3. _______________ is a branch of Philosophy that is concerned with the

environment and human beings.

4. The ability to regulate one’s action and behavior is called

______________.

5. ________________ is a view that humans are the most important species on

earth.

6. A Philosophical view that believes maintaining order in the environment which

will brings out the natural beauty of nature and contribute to the welfare of

the human beings and everything around him/her is ______________________.

7. _______________________ is an ideology/perspective that promotes

environmental awareness and address the growing environmental problems.

8. ________________ believes that all organism should be valued and protected.

9. Being thrifty with the use of one’s resources is called __________________.

10. _______________ is a moral approach in analyzing the relationship between

humans and the environment.

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11. In the I-it relation, human beings treat the environment as _________.

12. _______________ is an Existentialist Philosopher who believes in I-Thou

relationship between human beings and environment.

13. ____________ is brought about by the natural calamities that cannot be avoided

by man.

14. One of the effects of human actions that contribute to environmental problems

is __________________, a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the

earth’s atmosphere attributed to the greenhouse effect.

15. A relationship that treat environment as a subject and not as an object is

______________________.

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Find a word/s that we may connect to Human Beings and the
Environment. Write the answers on your notebook.

WORD HUNT

F P O L L U T I O N

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What I Know: Assessment:
Additional
1. Environmental 1. Sustainable Activities:
Ethics Development
2. Environmental 2. Ecocentrism Pollution
Philosophy 3. Environmental
3. Anthropocentr Globalization
Philosophy
icism 4. Prudence Frugality
4. Frugality 5. Anthropocentri
5. Environmental sm Prudence
Aesthetics 6. Environmental
6. Environmental Ecology
Aesthetics
ism 7. Environmentali Acid rain
7. Prudence sm
8. Ecocentrism 8. Biocentrism Nature
9. Biocentrism 9. Frugality
10. Sustainable 10. Environmental Covid
Development Ethics
11. I-Thou relation Health
11. Object
12. Martin Buber 12. Martin Buber
13. I-It relation 13. Disorder
14. Disorder 14. Global warming
15. Global 15. I-Thou relation
warming
Answer Key
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Person: An Introductory Text for Senior High School., Phoenix Publishing House
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DepEd (2016). Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person. Textbook. First

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DepEd (2016). K to 12 Curriculum Guide. Introduction to Philosophy of the Human

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