The human person and the environment

2. ENVIRONMENT

3. Interactive questions…
1. Look around your community and school. Can you see
evidence of changes in the environment caused by people?
Describe these changes.
2. Can you see evidence of people adapting their activities to
your school or local environment?
3. Which part of your community or school do you consider
most orderly? Which part is most disorderly?
4. How has pollution affected your health and well-being? How
has it affected the well- being of your family and the
community?

5. Three major views regarding the relationship
between humanity and the environment
1. Anthropocentrism- this view believes that humans is
the most important species on the planet and they are
free to transform nature and use its resources.
2. Biocentrism- believes that humans are not the only
significant species on the planet, but that all organisms
have inherent value and should be protected.
3. Ecocentrism- this view believes that humankind is
part of a greater biological system or community and
that we have a significant role as stewards of nature.

6. JUSTICE

7. How can humanity address the damage
inflicted on the environment?
Environmentalism- this perspective advocates to address
the growing environmental problems. Philosophy has a
significant role in the development of environmental
awareness and action.
Environmental Ethics- This is the moral approach that
analyzes the relationship between humans and the
environment. It also discusses environmental problems
caused by human activities and social issues that impact
the environment.

8. Environmental Justice
refers to the fair distribution of environmental
benefits, as well as the burden of meeting
environmental challenges.

10. Analyze the following situations and determine which
of them show the right or moral choice with regard to
the environment.
1. A mining corporation decided to save costs and
did not construct an effective storing facility for
mining waste. The improperly stored waste leaked
and polluted the nearby river, poisoned marine life,
and caused people in the nearby village to get sick.
2. An animal shelter partnered with the local
government to conduct free vaccination drives for
pets. The shelter also coordinates with local police to
address cases involving animal cruelty.

11. 3. 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.
4. A businessman bought a large piece of land
of farmland and decided to convert it into a
subdivision. During, hundreds of trees were
uprooted and streams were covered in cement.

13. Prudence- is the ability to regulate one’s
actions and behavior.
Frugality- is being thrifty with the use of
one’s resources.

14. Group Activity: Reflect on how you and your family use
natural resources at home.Copy the table and fill it out with
the appropriate responses.
ACTIVITIES THAT SHOW SUSTAINABLE
USE OF RESOURCES
 1
 2
 3
 4
 5
 ACTIVITIES THAT SHOW MISUSE
OF RESOURCES
 1
 2
 3
 4
 5

15. Group Activity: Reflect on how does human use natural
resources.Present it through human collage.
ACTIVITIES THAT SHOW SUSTAINABLE
USE OF RESOURCES
 1
 2
 3
 4
 5
 ACTIVITIES THAT SHOW MISUSE
OF RESOURCES
 1
 2
 3
 4
 5

16. EVALUATION
Write the letter of the correct answer on your paper.
 1. What is the branch of philosophy that is concerned with the
natural environment and humanity’s place in it?
A. Environmentalism B. Environmental philosophy
C. Environmental Aesthetic D. Environmental justice
 2. Which view considers man the most important species on
the planet?
A. Biocentrism B. Ecocentrism
C. Anthropocentrism D. Environmentalism

17. 3. Which view believes that all organisms have inherent worth
and should be valued and protected?
A. Anthropocentrism B. Environmentalism
C. Biocentrism D. Androcentrism
4. Which view places great value on ecosystems and biological
communities?
A. Ecocentrism B. Biocentrism
C. Environmentalism D. Anthropocentrism

18.  5. Which of these statement about humankind and nature is not true?
A. Humankind can use natural resources without regard for the
consequences.
B. Humankind has a unique relationship with nature.
C. Humans are able to transform and change the environment.
D. Humans are stewards of nature.
 6. What perspective advocates action to address environmental
problems.
A. Biocentrism B. Environmentalism
C. Ecocentrism D. Anthropocentrism

19. 7. What is a moral approach in analysing the relationship
between humans and the environment?
A. Environmental justice B. Environmental Aesthetics
C. Environmental philosophy D. Environmental ethics
8. Which of these statements does not reflect environmental
ethics?
A. Man must take action to solve environmental problems.
B. Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities.
C. We should reflect on how our actions show regard for nature.
D. We must uphold on how our actions show regard for nature

20. 9.What concept refers to the fair distribution of environmental
benefits and the burden of addressing environmental
challenges?
A. Environmental aesthetics B. Environmental justice
C. Environmental ethics D. Environmental
philosophy
10. Which of these statements is not related to sustainable
development?
A. Human activities must not negatively impact the environment.
B. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently.
C. Resources must be conserved for other people.
D. Humankind must use up all natural resources.

21. FORTITUDE

22. PRUDENCE

23. ETHICS

24. VIRTUE