The Human Person in the

Environemnt
ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY
• 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
• Humankind is a part of the world, and we significantly affect our
environment in the same way that changes in our environment
affect us.
• Environement philosophy is the discipline that studies the moral
relationship 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 purpose
 ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY
• It is 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
a text which the person can read and understand in order to live a better life. He
may treat it as :
1. A source of raw materials to be used in any way he pleases
2. As something that envelops and surround him, and thus have a unique
relationship with it
• This means that persons can help environment become greater than what it
originally is
 THREE MAJOR VIEWS
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.
resources.
2. BIOCENTRISM- Believes that humans are not the only
significant species on the planet, and that all other
organisms have inherit value and should be protected.
3. ECOCENTRISM- Place great value on ecosystem and
biological communities. This view believes that humankind
is a part of greater biological system or community and
that we have a significant role as stewards or gruadians of
nature.
 ENVIRONMENTAL
AESTHETICS
• 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.
• The appreciation of natural beauty brings about
the concern for the environment and helps people
relate more effectively with nature.
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
• This is a moral approach that analyzes the relationship between human 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.
 ENVIRONMENTALISM
• This perspective advocates to address the growing
environmental problems. It has become an important issue in
international politics as governments and international
organizations have devoted efforts to discuss environmental
issues and formulate plans to address them.
 SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
• This concept focuses on reconciling human
activities and economic development with the
protection of the environment.
MAJOR IDEAS:
1. We must make wise decisions regarding the use
of natural resources to ensure that there is still
enough left for future use
2. The misuse of resources often means that other
people do not get to benefit from it.
PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY
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. Equity – Demands that we use our natural resources in such a manner that these
are conserved so that the next generation will be able to use them.
• Prudence is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior
• Frugality is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources.
• As human persons , it is our responsibility to
treat with respect not only our fellow
humans, but also everything in our 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.
 THANKYOU!
Group Leader : Kemuel G. Rogers

members :

Kervin S. Dela Cruz

Fritzie Hinlo

Angela Flores Quiambao

Gilliane Quiazon

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