introduction to the philosophy of the human person

1. HUMAN PERSON AND THE
ENVIRONMENT
QUIZ

2. 1. Who said this statement?
“No man is an island, entire of itself;
every man is a piece of the continent,
a part of the main.”

3. 2. The discipline that studies the
moral relationship of human beings
with the environment and its non-
human contents.

4. 3. Philosophers believe that the
human person has the ability to
_______ the environment to suit his
purposes.

5. 4. It can be said that the world is a
____which the person can read and
understand in order to live a better
life.

6. 5. This view believes that humankind
is a part of a greater biological
system or community and that we
have a significant role as stewards or
guardians of nature.

7. 6. This view believes that humans are
the most important species on the
planet and they are free to transform
nature and use its resources.

8. 7. This view believes that humans are
not the only significant species on
the planet, and that all other
organisms have inherent value and
should be protected

9. 8. This view promotes the idea that
order and balance in nature brings
about stability and beauty.

10. 9. 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.

11. 10. 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.

12. 11. This perspective advocates to
address the growing environmental
problems.

13. 12. Earth Day is a global effort to raise
awareness of issues and inspire action
among communities. In what year did
the first earth day instituted?

14. 13. This concept focuses on reconciling
human activities and economic
development with the protection of
the environment.

15. 14. This means that human activities
should not unduly disrupt the
ecosystems and human communities
located in the area.

16. 15. refers to prudence in decision-
making regarding the use of resources
to ensure that there is minimum to
zero waste.

17. 16. 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.

18. 17. The ability to regulate one’s actions
and behavior

19. 18. being thrifty with the use of one’s
resources

20. 19. Which of these statements about
humankind and nature is not true?
A. Humankind can use natural resources without regard for the
consequences.
B. Humankind has unique a relationship with nature
C. Humans are able to transform and change the environment.
D. Humans are stewards of nature

21. 19. 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.