The Human Person in the Environment

Anthropocentrism focuses on the part of humankind as a stewards or guardians of nature in our greater biological system or community.

 Both ancient and modern thinkers believe that man will bring out the natural beauty of environment if they are capable to govern the nature.

Biocentrism advocates ethical treatment of animals.

Deep ecology is a philosophical idea that combines feminism and ecology concerns, emphasizing that both suffer from their treatment by a male dominated society.

Environmental Aesthetic is a philosophical view all life forms have an equal right to exist, and human needs and desires have no priority over those of other organisms.

Bringing your own cup whenever you refill your coffee in 7-eleven shows what principle of sustainability?

A businessman grabbed and bought a vast land from the farmers and decided to convert into a subdivision. During the construction, farmers left without jobs and hundreds of trees were uprooted and streams were covered in cement. What principle of sustainability was violated?

Francisco Moreno, Mayor of Manila, declared Arroceros as a "permanent forest park" as part of his vision of building a Green City in Manila's Lawton area. What principle of sustainability did he use?

A factory in a province irresponsibly withdraw their wastes in the river and hire mostly women because of cheap labor. What theory in radical ecological philosophy explains this ecological problem?

Finishing your meal without leftovers shows what principle of sustainability?

Which branch of philosophy studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment?

Anthropocentrism focuses on:

Which environmental view emphasizes the inherent value of all organisms, not just humans?

Environmental Aesthetics focuses on: