INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN PERSON

The Human Person

and their
Environment
Presented by: Group 3
 Environmental Philosophy
the discipline that studies the moral relationships of
human beings with the environment and its non-
human contents. Philosophers believe that the
human person has the ability to change the
environment to suit his purposes. It will enable
them to become aware of their relationship and its
related issues in our society and their impact on the
lives of human persons.

paradigm shift
a change from the mythical
explanation of the origins of
the cosmos to a more rational
explanation.
2 Framwworks by
Payne (2010)

1. Anthropocentric Model
2. Ecocentric Model
Arthropocentics Model
Based on the anthropocentric
model, humans are superior
and central to the universe,
thus, it is human-centered
Ecocentric Model
the ecological or relational
integrity of the humans that
provides meaning of our
morals and values and it is
nature centered. Devoted
to preserving the totality of
Earth’s biodiversity and the
functioning of its life
supporting system
 Sustainable Development
development that meets the
needs of the present without
compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their
own needs
 Sustainable Development

two key concepts

1. the concept of "needs", in particular the
essential needs of the world's poor; and
2. the idea of limitations imposed by the
state of technology and social
organization on the environment's ability
to meet present and future needs
Virtues of Prudence and
Frugality towards
Environment
Prudence
-is defined as the ability to have good
judgment that allows avoidance of
dangers and risks.

covers good judgment

considering the consequences of an
action
using common sense and discretion
exercising caution: and
conforming to reason and decency
 Frugality
-is the act of using money or other
resources wisely and practically.

The quality of being thrifty

sparing or economical in the
consumption of resources: and
avoiding waste, lavishness, or
extravagance
 Thinkers

A. Ancient Thinkers
B. Modern Thinkers
Theories in Radical
Ecological Philosophy
1. Deep Ecology
2. Social Ecology
3. Ecofeminism
Deep Ecology
Social Ecology
Ecofeminism
It is also called ecological feminism, branch of
feminism that examines the connections between
women and nature. Its name was coined by French
feminist Francoise d'Eaubonne in 1974.

A philosophical idea that combines feminism and

ecology concerns, emphasizing that both suffer
from their treatment by a male dominated society.

Comes from the idea that women and nature have

significant connection since women most often
have a closee association with nature in many
societies due to the nature of their traditional
roles.
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