Relationship of man to his environment is vital on how he will view life and how it will affect his principle concerning the environment that he lives in.

1. Study the picture carefully.

3. Man and His
Environment
 How does Philosophy define man’s relationship with the environment?
 How do Philosophical views influence environmental actions?

4. How does Philosophy define
man’s relationship with the
environment?

5. Environmental Psychology
The branch of
Philosophy concerned
with the natural
environment and
humanity’s place
within it.

6. Anthropocentrism
The belief that
humans are the
central and most
significant species on
the planet.

7. 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.

8. Gaia Hypothesis
Believes that the living and non living
components of planet interact to maintain
balance and enable life to continue on
Earth.

9. How do Philosophical views
influence environmental
actions?

10. Environmental Ethics
All non human have value and should
be preserved.
The preservation of environment is
beneficial.
The preservation of environment is
beneficial.
Man has the responsibility to
safeguard the planet.

11. Social Ecology
Ecological and
ethical approach in;
analyzing society
Sees social
problems
Environmental
problems

12. 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.

13. Environmental Aesthetics
Discuss concepts of beauty in nature.
Maintaining the order and balance in the
environment.

14. Environmentalism
Has also become an important issue in
international politics.
Significant developments
Signing of kyoto Protocol
Earth Day, 1970 up to present.