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Introduction to
the Philosophy of
the Human Person
1st Quarter: Module 10
The Human Person in the Environment

Marlon Q. Tiña
Rogelio DG. Burce

Module Writers

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I.OBJECTIVE:

A. Content Standard:

The learner understands the interplay between humans and their

environment.

B. Performance Standard:

The learner is able to demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality

towards his/her environment.
C. Learning Competency:
Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being and
sustainable development.
D. Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module the learners will be able to:

1. Define environmentalism.
2. Describe the development of ethical views regarding the environment.

EXPECTATIONS

This module will equip you with the necessary content knowledge, skills, and
competencies about the human person in the environment that you can apply in
understanding and analyzing, proposing solutions, decision-making, alternatives, and
is actively engaged in doing philosophy in all aspects of your life.
You read and understand carefully each part of the module so that you can be
able to answers various activities that will help you develop your potentials in
understanding the lesson.
In this module, you will be able to encounter terminologies such as
environmentalism, environmental justice, etc. You are expected to identify how
humanity can address the damage inflicted on the environment and the development
of ethical views regarding the environment. Through this, you will be able to address
the environmental problems through recognizing and enhancing your philosophical
perspectives regarding the environment.
There are various activities prepared by the writer/s that will help you
understand the human person in the environment. It is hoped that you will learn to
value the knowledge and wisdom of this module.

PRE-TEST

Direction: Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Shade the circle
on the right side which corresponds to your answer.
1. This perspective advocates action to address the growing a b c d
environmental problems.
a. anthropocentrism c. ecocentrism
b. biocentrism d. environmentalism
2. This concept refers to the fair distribution of environmental a b c d
benefits and the burden of addressing environmental
challenges.

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 a. environmental aesthetics c. environmental justice
b. environmental ethics d. environmental philosophy
3. This is a moral approach in analyzing the relationship between a b c d
humans and the environment.
a. environmental aesthetics c. environmental justice
b. environmental ethics d. environmental philosophy
4. This environmental perspective originally focused on concepts a b c d
of the beauty of nature but has become increasingly influenced
by environmental concerns.
a. environmental aesthetics c. environmental justice
b. environmental ethics d. environmental philosophy
5. Which are the views that arose from the growing concern with a b c d
the change, and consider it a significant ethical, social, and
political issue?
a. climate aesthetics and climate metaphysics
b. climate ethics and climate justice
c. climate change and climate philosophy
d. climate and temperature
6. Which of the following is NOT the main ideas of environmental a b c d
ethics that emerged in the 1970s?
a. All nonhuman elements of the world have intrinsic value.
b. The preservation of the environment will benefit humans.
c. Humankind has a responsibility to safeguard the planet.
d. None of the above
7. Which of the following is NOT showing environmental care? a b c d
a. Burning trashes c. Segregating waste
b. Saving water d. Throwing trash properly
8. What does the word “environment‟ mean? a b c d
a. all natural things such as trees, water, dirt, and etc.
b. Puting garbage into rivers
c. goods produced in a factory
d. many cars producing pollution
9. Which of the following is NOT an action that you could take a b c d
that would help protect the environment?
a. Eat more meat c. Make better transport choices
b. Recycle d. Save electricity
10. Why does humanity really need to have a philosophical a b c d
perspective which is environmentalism?
a. If not, they will be affected by natural calamities.
b. They may do something good for the environment.
c. They may reduce the several effects of environmental
problems.
d. All of the above

LOOKING BACK

Directions: Identify the following major philosophical view regarding the relationship
between humanity and the environment that best describe the pictures below. Then,
give a short description of each philosophical view (anthropocentrism, biocentrism,
and ecocentrism).

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vector-person-farming- picture.html cartoon-farmer-animals-
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INTRODUCTION OF THE LESSON

Sad to think and say that our environment has continued to be destroyed and
ruined caused by human activities. They have directly experienced the horrible and
extreme damages inflicted on humanity. Consequently, humanity able to reflect on the
real situations of the environment as well as the actions and solutions in response to
the growing environmental problems. Whether they like it or not, they have to value
and preserve the environment from their different innovations and actions. However,
they may do all those things positively regarding the environment if they are backed
up by different environmental philosophy.
One of them is the environmentalism that becomes the root and basis to
generate several views toward valuing and preserving the environment. In this
perfective, it raises the environmental awareness to protect and serve the environment
because it was given and entrusted by God to humanity as His steward of
creation/nature.

In this module, you will identify how humanity can address the damage to the
environment and the development of ethical views regarding the environment. This
helps you to become aware of the environment as well as how to respond and take
action in protecting and preserving the environment.

What Is It?
The Scope of the Human Person in the Environment
A. How can humanity address the damage inflicted on the environment?

One important development that arose during the late twentieth century was
environmentalism. This perspective advocate addressing growing environmental
problems. Philosophy has a significant role in the development of environmental
awareness and actions. Several ideas and perspectives regarding environmental
actions emerged.
One important philosophical view of environmentalism is environmental ethics.
This is a moral approach that examines the relationship between humans and the
environment. It also addresses environmental problems caused by human activities
and social issues that impact the environment.

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 Through the different views regarding the environment, humanity has been
encouraged to value and regard the environment because if they do not do something
good for the environment, they will be affected by more horrible and extreme damages.
Aside from that, many environmental views continue emerging in response to the
several damages inflicted on them such as poverty, pollution deforestation, global
warming, climate change, etc. Because of environmentalism, there are collective
actions initiated and done by humanity from public, private, and different
organizations to combat and address the growing environmental problems.
B. The Development of Ethical Views regarding the environment
Around the 1970s, environmental ethics emerged in advocating responsibility
and action concerning environmental issues, its main ideas are the following: (1). All
elements of the world whether human or non-human, including animals and natural
resources, have natural value and should be preserved; (2) The preservation of the
environment will benefit humans by providing for the needs of present and future
generations.

Environmental ethics has resulted in the development of various views: (1)

Social ecology applies an ecological and ethical approach in analyzing society and sees
a relationship between social problems and environmental problems. Society should,
therefore, implement changes to address issues regarding the environment.; (2)
Concept such as climate change and climate justice arose from the growing concerns
with climate change, and consider it a significant ethical, social, and political issue.
These views were greatly influenced by the concept of environmental justice, which
refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits, as well as burdens of meeting
environmental challenges.; and (3) Environmental aesthetics originally focused on
concepts of beauty in nature, but has become increasingly influenced by
environmental concerns.

There are many important events empowered by the various philosophical views
regarding the environment. This is the reason for awakening the consciousness ad
awareness of humanity from several organizations locally and internationally,
governments, and countries to respond to protecting and preserving the environment.
There are also several policies and laws enacted to address environmental problems.
One of them was the declaration of Earth day which first held in 1970, which is a
global effort to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire action among
communities.

What’s More (Activity)

Activity 1.1: Multiple Choice: Identify the following. Choose the right answer from
the word bank below, and write the correct letter on the space provided.

a. Environmental Ethics c. Environmental Aesthetics e. Social Ecology

b. Environmentalism d. Environmental Justice
______ 1. This perspective advocate addressing growing environmental problems.
______ 2. This concept applies an ecological and ethical approach in examining society
and sees a relationship between social problems and environmental problems.

______ 3. This is a moral approach that analyzes the relationships between humans
and
the environment.
______ 4. This idea refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits and the

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 burden of addressing environmental challenges.
______ 5. This perspective originally focused on concepts of beauty in nature but has
become increasingly influenced by environmental concerns.

Activity 1.2: Situational Response: Put a checkmark on what will be your moral
respond per scenario when you are in school.

1.While walking, you see 2.When in the classroom, you see your
trash on the floor. What crush throwing away her trash improperly.
will you do? What will you do?

A. Pick up and throws A. Just continue admiring her beauty.

it properly into garbage
B. Just friendly approach her to
bin.
explain about the proper waste disposal.
Pick up and throws
away it to your classmate. 3.During break time, you see your
classmates will be leaving their table with
https://w 5.While in faculty, your
ww.kind trashes in spite that there is a post, “Clean
teacher invites you to join
png.com as you go (CLAYGO)”. What will you do?
/imgv/bR in a clean-up drive
himh_on tomorrow. What will you A. Stay calm and inform them about
e-
do? the CLAYGO.
student-
cartoon-
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A. Happily, join and B. Just keep quiet and disregard them
transpar inquire about what to do.
ent-png/ 4.After class, your teacher asks you to go
B. Reason out that you
to his office to talk about a school project
also have something to do
related to the environment? What will you
tomorrow.
do?
A. Say No B. Say Yes

What I Have Learned.

Activity 1.3: Discuss: Explain the following.

1. How can humanity address the damage inflicted on the environment?

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2. How was the development of environmental views regarding the environment?
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3. Why does humanity really need to consider and regard the growing environmental
problems?
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Activity 1.4: Situational Analysis: Analyze the following situations and determine
which of them show the right or moral choice concerning the environment. Elaborate
your thoughts on the right side of the column.

Situations Thoughts
1. A local official led a campaign to set
aside several hectares of forested land
in their city as a watershed area. This
area was declared off-limits to loggers
and miners

2. A businessman bought a large piece

of farmland and decided to convert it
into a subdivision. During
construction, hundreds of trees were
uprooted and streams were covered in
cement.

3. An animal shelter partnered with the

local government to conduct free
vaccination drives for pets. This
shelter also coordinates with local
police to address care involving
animal cruelty.

Activity 1.5: Reflection: Make your reflection about the statement, “Ang basurang
itinapon mo ay babalik sa „yo.

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CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Direction: Describe the following terms.
1. environmentalism
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2. environmental ethics
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3. social ecology
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4. environmental justice
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5. environmental aesthetics
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POST TEST

A. Multiple choice
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Shade the circle on the right which
corresponds to your answer.
1. What does the word “environment‟ mean? a b c d
a. all natural things such as trees, water, dirt, and etc.
b. Putting garbage into rivers
c. goods produced in a factory
d. many cars producing pollution
2. Which of the following is NOT an action that you could take a b c d
that would help protect the environment?
a. Eat more meat c. Make better transport choices
b. Recycle d. Save electricity
3. Why does humanity really need to have a philosophical a b c d
perspective which is environmentalism?
a. If not, they will be affected by natural calamities.
b. They may do something good for the environment.
c. They may reduce the several effects of environmental
problems.
d. All of the above
4. This perspective advocates action to address the growing a b c d
environmental problems.
a. anthropocentrism c. ecocentrism
b. biocentrism d. environmentalism
5. This concept refers to the fair distribution of environmental a b c d
benefits and the burden of addressing environmental
challenges.
a. environmental aesthetics c. environmental justice
b. environmental ethics d. environmental philosophy
6. This is a moral approach in analyzing the relationship between a b c d
humans and the environment.
a. environmental aesthetics c. environmental justice
b. environmental ethics d. environmental philosophy
7. This environmental perspective originally focused on the a b c d
concepts of the beauty of nature but has become increasingly
influenced by environmental concerns.
a. environmental aesthetics c. environmental justice
b. environmental ethics d. environmental philosophy
8. Which are the views that arose from the growing concern with a b c d
The change, and consider it a significant ethical, social, and
political issue.
a. climate aesthetics and climate metaphysics

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 b. climate ethics and climate justice
c. climate change and climate philosophy
d. climate and temperature
9. Which of the following is NOT the main ideas of environmental a b c d
ethics that emerged in the 1970s?
a. All nonhuman elements of the world have intrinsic value.
b. The preservation of the environment will benefit humans.
c. Humankind has a responsibility to safeguard the planet.
d. None of the above
10. Which of the following is NOT showing environmental care? a b c d
a. Burning trashes c. Segregating waste
b. Saving water d. Throwing trash properly

ENRICHMENT
Additional Activity

Direction: Look around your barangay and enumerate at least 3 environmental

problems. Then, make a proposed solution per item on how to address those
problems.

Environmental Problem Proposed solution

1.

2.

3.

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