How does the philosophy define mans

relationship with the environment.

Environmental philosophy
Branch of philosophy that is concern
with the natural environment and
humanitys place within it.
Three major issue tackled by
environmental philosophers
Humanitys role in the natural world.
The interaction between nature and
human activities.
Humanitys response to environmental
challenge.
Anthropocentrism
Belief that humans are the central and
most significant species in the planet.
This views believe that humans are
considered the primary cause that drives
changes in the environment.
Deep Ecology
The natural world as being maintained
by the interrelationship among living
organisms and that every living things
on the planet is dependent on each
other for survival.
Views regards human interference as a
significant threat to the natural world and
living things.
Gaia Hypothesis
Suggest that non organic elements in
the planet plays a significant role in
maintaining balance in the environment
as they interact with living organism to
regulate the various systems that enable
life to continue thriving on earth.
Function of every element
Theological Views
Holds that man kind is intended to live
harmony with all creation.
Bible
That God created man and granted him
dominion over all creatures tasked him
to subdue the earth (Gen 1:26-28)
This dominion did not mean wanton
expoitaion and destruction.
Pope John Paul II
Recognized mans lordship over nature
as a ministerial act, and such mission
must be exercised with wisdom and
love.
Human factor can be clearly seen in
environmental problems.
1. Pollution
2. Environmental degradation
3. Depletion of natural resources
4. Global warming
5. Climate change
 A 2014 study on global warming
conducted by the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) finds
clear evidence that human activities
have contributed to the rise of global
temperature through the release off
greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
 How do philosophy views
influence environmental action?
Environmental Ethics
Emerged in 1970s and advocated
humans responsibility and action with
regards to environmental issues.
Ethical views emphasizes key ideas that
combine philosophical, pragmatic, and
theological perspective.
1. All nonhuman elements of the worlds,
including animals and natural
resources, have intrinsic value and
should be preserved.
2. The preservation of the environment is
beneficial for humans.
3. Man has a responsibility to safeguard
the planet as it has been entrusted to
him by God
Development of varied views
Social Ecology
Applies an ecological and ethical
approach in analysing society, and sees
a relationship between social problems
and environmental problems.
Growing concern with climate change has
inspired a number of views and concepts such
as climate ethics and climate justice.
Environmental justice
Fair distribution of environmental
benefits, Advocates of environmental
justice emphasize equity and the
meaningful involvement of communities
and governments.
Environmental Aesthetics
This perspective originally discussed
concepts of beauty in nature.
20th century Began to discuss natural
beauty in the context of maintaining
order and balance in the environment.
Environmentalism
Important issue in international politics as
governments and international organization
have devoted efforts to discuss the sign of
the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, where various
nation reduce their greenhouse gas
emissions in order to curb global warming.
Earth Day first instituted in 1970, is a global
effort to raise awareness of environmental
issues and inspired action among communities.
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