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Man and His

Environment
 How does Philosophy define man’s relationship with the environment?
 How do Philosophical views influence environmental actions?
How does Philosophy define
man’s relationship with the
environment?
Environmental Psychology
The branch of
Philosophy concerned
with the natural
environment and
humanity’s place
within it.
Anthropocentrism
The belief that
humans are the
central and most
significant species on
the planet.
 Deep Ecology
Sees the natural world as
being maintained by the
interrelationship among
living organisms.
Every living organism
is dependent on each
other for survival.
Gaia Hypothesis

Believes that the living and non living

components of planet interact to maintain
balance and enable life to continue on
Earth.
How do Philosophical views
influence environmental
actions?
Environmental Ethics

All non human have value and should

be preserved.

The preservation of environment is

beneficial.
beneficial.
Man has the responsibility to
safeguard the planet.
 Social Ecology
Ecological and
ethical approach in;
analyzing society
Sees social
problems
Environmental
problems
The growing concern about the climate
change inspired number of views such as:

Climate ethics and Climate justice

Consider climate change as a significant
issue.
Environmental justice
Refers to the fair distribution of environmental
benefits and burdens.
Environmental Aesthetics

Discuss concepts of beauty in nature.

Maintaining the order and balance in the
environment.
Environmentalism
Has also become an important issue in
international politics.

Significant developments
Signing of kyoto Protocol
Earth Day, 1970 up to present.