PHILOSOPHY

1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The learners should be able to:
1.Probe into a distinct frame about gaining valuable insights regarding the
human person in the environment.
2. To demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards his/her
environment.
3. Appreciate the beauty of nature

2. What is the difference between two picture. Can you tell where can we find
these places and give some idea what happened?

4. Answer the following question:
How did the song regard the environment? How did the song see the
human person in the environment?
What is the tone of the song?
Which lyrics serve as most meaningful? Why?

5. DISCUSSION/FIRM UP/PRESENTATION
Philosophy explores the relationship between humanity and the
environment.
Environmental Philosophy/Environmental Ethics
- discipline in philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human
beings with the environment and its non-human contents or components..
(mining co)

6. Environmental Philosophers tackle issues such as
1)Humanities role in nature world
2)Interaction between nature and human activities
3)Humanities response to environmental challenges

7. 3 MAJOR VIEWS BETWEEN HUMANS AND ENVIRONMENT
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.

8. 2. Biocentrism - believes that humans are not the only
significant species on the planet, and all that organisms
have inherent value and should be protected.

9. 3. Ecocentrism - places great value on ecosystem and
biological communities. This view believes that humankind
is part of a greater biological system/community and that
we have a significant role as stewards or guardians of
nature.

10. Other views in the Environment
Deep Ecology
Gaia Hypothesis
Emphasized the interaction between the
living and non-living things in he
environment
Biologist believes that all biological organism interact with each other
and each organism has an important need in the ecosystem

11. ENVIRONMENTAL ASTHETICS-
One 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.

12. One important development that arose during the late 20th century.
Environmentalism
A social movement or an ideology focused on the welfare of the
environment. Environmentalism seeks to protect and conserve the elements
of earth's ecosystem. This movement aims to correct the damage and
prevent future destruction.
 Environmental ethics serves as a basis for reflecting on how our action
show our regard for nature
 Environmentalist encourages our individual action but apart from individual
action, it is so encourages the government, to commit to change the world
into a better place to live in. Environmentalist believes that in order for
humanity to continue sustainable development should be the goal for
everyone

13. Sustainable development
The overarching paradigm of the United Nations. The concept of sustainable
development was described by the 1987 Bruntland Commission Report as
"development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Sustainability
Sustainability is often thought of as a long-term goal (i.e. a more sustainable
world), while Sustainable development refers to the many processes and
pathways to achieve it (e.g. Sustainable agriculture and forestry, sustainable
production and consumption, good government, research and technology
transfer, education and training, etc.).

14. 1. Environmental Integrity refers to maintaining the state of the
environment. This means that human activities should not disrupt the
ecosystems and the communities located in the area.
2. Economic Efficiency - 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.
- the virtues of prudence and frugality can help us in our
personal use of resources

15. Prudence - the ability to regulate one's actions and behavior, but with
regards to environment, it is a skill and good judgment in the use of
resources.
Frugality is being thrifty with the use one's resources.

16. "We are a part of nature. And to betray nature is to betray us, To save
nature is to save us. Because if we don't work all together to save the
environment, we will all be equally extinct."
Prince Ea

17. "Our LOVE for humanity can be manifested in LOVE and CONCERN for
NATURE.

18. DEEPER/DEEPEN
1)In groups, answer how you can organize the following images in a more
aesthetic way?
2)Draw and submit to class
3)Discuss your drawings to class

21. DO/ EVALUATION
ESSAY:
1. Write your thoughts regarding this passages.
a. The controlling attitude of humankind is extended to nature, when in
fact, humanity is part of nature.
b. Destroying nature is a reflection wherein few people overpower others
while exploiting the environment for profit and self-interest.