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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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!

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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.

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 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
b. Ecofeminism
c. Environment
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
b. Ecofeminism
c. Environment
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
b. Ecofeminism
c. Environment
d. Social Ecology

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
b. Environmental justice
c. Environmental aesthetic
d. Environmental philosophy

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

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

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

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

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

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

problems?
a. Anthropocentrism
b. Biocentrism
c. Eco-centrism
d. Environmentalism
10. What do you call the moral approach in analyzing the relationship between
humans and the environment?
a. Environmentalism
b. Environmental justice
c. Environmental aesthetic
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
b. Frugality
c. Economic Efficiency
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
b. Frugality
c. Economic Efficiency
d. Environment Integrity

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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
b. Frugality
c. Economic Efficiency
d. Environment Integrity

14. What do you call the concept that advocates the wise and efficient use of
natural resources?
e. Environmental Aesthetic
f. Environmental Ethics
g. Environmental Justice
h. 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 as species 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 we ever came to this point of experiencing a
pandemic that brought big changes in our lives? Are we responsible for what is
happening in the whole world? Do we care enough for our environment?

Based on researches, our environment has changed so much and it changed for
worse, sadly we are responsible for this. What have we done? Can we 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 our environment.

Observable changes in the environment

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Have you realized something? Are you part of

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

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 What is It

As we feel responsible for what is happening in our environment, we need to bear in

our mind that we are part of the world, and we significantly affect our environment
in the same way that changes in our environment affect us.

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 human person, we interact not only with our fellow human
beings, but also with other living and non-living elements in our 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.

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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 our present ecological
problems arise from deep-seated social problems. Our 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 nature, thus, the subsequent domination and exploitation.
It tries to link feminism with ecology. It seeks to eradicate all the 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 we are part of the environment. Our actions can damage our
environment and by doing so we can also damage our relationships to other humans
which are least capable in defending themselves; the poor and even the future
generation will be affected.

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 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.

COLUMN 1-BEFORE COLUMN 2-AFTER

(pinimg.com n.d.)
(nationalgeographic.com n.d.)

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 (th.bing.com n.d.)

(www.realclearlife.com n.d.)

(pinimg.com n.d.)

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

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a text which the person can read and understand in order to live a better life. He may
treat it as:

o A source of raw materials to be used in any way he pleases

o 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 as.
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 human response to environmental challenges.
4. Deep Ecology refers to the controlling attitude of humankind 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 organize nature. No harm and no damages, which
human person must be responsible.

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 will 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 learning vague and/or
well as processes. unclear about
implications for the personal
future learning learning process.
Analysis The reflection is The reflection is The reflection The reflection
an in-depth an analysis of attempts to does not move
analysis of the 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.

o It must be written on a letter-sized bond paper

o maximum of 20 words
o 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. though it may
neatness. Well- Good be a bit messy.
constructed construction
and not messy. and not very
messy.
Creativity Slogan is Slogan is Slogan is The slogan
exceptionally creative and a creative and does not
creative. A lot good amount some thought reflect any
of thought and of thought was was put into degree of
effort was used put into decorating it. creativity.
to make the decorating it.
banner.
Originality Exceptional Good use of Average use of No use of new
use of new new ideas and new ideas and ideas and
ideas and originality to originality to originality to
originality to create slogan. create slogan. create slogan.
create slogan.
Grammar There are no There is 1 There are 2 There are
grammatical grammatical grammatical more than 2
mistakes on mistake on the mistakes on grammatical
the 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 our

new lesson.

Read the given statement and elaborate it based 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 Teacher

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 us a
further point of view on the observable changes in our environment. I want you to
ask for your parents to sing it for you or you may listen to it using 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 individuals, we play a major role in our environment. This new normal is one of
the hardest situations we are experiencing so far but we cannot do something but
to accept the fact that we failed as humans. We failed to give something in return to
the environment; we failed to be care takers of our precious environment. Are we
not yet afraid? What can we 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 our actions show our regard for nature. It also
guides us in upholding the welfare of the
environment and everything in it.

As persons, it is our responsibility to start with our

own actions and how they affect our 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 if we consider
the individual person as a dynamic source of change within his particular
environment.

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If we fail to do our part in protecting the environment, we might experience different
catastrophe. 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.

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 we are facing, many of us are still unaware of our
own responsibilities. We fail to recognize that we are too dependent on the
environment.(philonotes.com n.d)

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 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 us address our 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 the humanity help to restore the
damages on our environment? It true that we can harm our environment but it is
very much true that we can protect it as well. We, as humans, failed but accepting
and doing our responsibility towards our nature, surely, we can win as humans.
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.

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Upholding Environmentalism and Care for Nature
Recognizing the urgent need for humanity to
address the challenges in our 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 we 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 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.

The values of prudence and frugality can guide us in our 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.

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 What I Have Learned

1. Philosophers believe that 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 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
organisms on the planet, and considers as having inherent worth. The ecocentric
view emphasizes ecosystems and biological communities, and considers humans
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 we face 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 we do not want to lose; dreaming that they can stay longer
so next generation can enjoy this. There are ways that we 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 us in our 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)

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 What I Can Do

I am part, I will support!

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

Environmental Problem Personal Campaign

1.

2.

3.

As human persons, it is our responsibility to treat with respect not only our fellow
humans, but also everything in the world. Upholding environmentalism and
sustainability will enable us 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 short story entitled the “”. 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 learning vague and/or
well as processes. unclear about
implications for the personal
future learning learning process.
Analysis The reflection is The reflection is The reflection The reflection
an in-depth an analysis of attempts to does not move
analysis of the 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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 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.

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
b. Ecocentrism
c. Biocentrism
d. Ecofeminism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CCCol
Column A Column B

1. Prudence a. demands that we use our

2. Frugality natural resources in such a
3. Equity manner that these are conserved
4. Economic Efficiency so that the next generations will
5. Environmental Integrity be able to use them

b. refers to prudence in decision-

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