COR 015: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE
HUMAN PERSON
MODULE 15-16
Environmental Philosophy
-Environmental philosophy is the discipline in philosophy that studies the moral
relationship between human beings and nature, as well as the value and moral
status of the environment and its non-human contents (Brennan and Lo, 2010).
Areas of Environmental Philosophy
Environmental Ethics
-a branch of applied philosophy that studies the conceptual foundations of
environmental values as well as more concrete issues surrounding societal
attitudes, actions, and policies to protect and sustain biodiversity and ecological
systems.
Intrinsic Value vs. Instrumental Value
Does nature have value in itself (intrinsic value), or is its value only
derived from its utility to humans (instrumental value)?
Biocentrism and Ecocentrism
Biocentrism argues that all living things have moral standing, while
ecocentrism extends this to entire ecosystems, including non-living
elements like rivers and mountains.
Environmental Aesthetics
- it focuses on philosophical issues concerning appreciation of the world at large
as it is constituted not simply by particular objects but also by environments
themselves.
Aesthetic Appreciation: Focuses on how natural landscapes, wildlife,
and ecosystems are appreciated for their beauty, and how this
appreciation influences conservation efforts.
Environmental Art: Art that interacts with or highlights the natural
environment, influencing public perception and encouraging conservation.
Ecofeminism
- like the social movements it has emerged from, is both political activism and
intellectual critique. Bringing together feminism and environmentalism,
ecofeminism argues that the domination of women and the degradation of the
environment are consequences of patriarchy and capitalism.
-It seeks to eradicate all forms of social injustice, not just injustice against women
and the environment.
Dual Oppression
The idea that women and nature are both exploited by patriarchal
systems, leading to a call for an ethic that respects both.
Critique of Patriarchy
Ecofeminists argue that patriarchal values prioritize domination,
control, and exploitation, leading to environmental degradation and
gender inequality.
, Focuses on how different cultures and individuals interpret the
environment and their place within it.
Narrative and Place
Examines how narratives about the environment shape our
understanding and actions toward it.
Environmental Theology
- a term used to describe the God-environment relationship and
divine expectations of human behavior in relation to the environment.
Stewardship vs. Dominion
Many religious traditions debate whether humans are
stewards of the earth, with a responsibility to care for it.
Sacredness of Nature
Some religious views hold that nature is sacred or created
by a divine being, which can lead to a deep respect for
the environment.
MODULE 17-18
Defining Biocentrism
Biocentrism stems from the Greek words "bios" (life) and "kentron" (center)
-Is the ethical belief that extends inherent value to all living things.
Advocates of biocentrism often promote:
1. Preservation of biodiversity
2. animal right
3. environmental protection.
Ecocentrism denotes a nature- centered, as opposed to human-centered (i.e.
anthropocentric), system of values.
-It promotes the importance of plants, animals, and other organisms
as well as non-living things such as water and soil.
Anthropocentrism
- It is the belief that human beings are the most important entity in the
universe.
THE PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Republic Act No. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act of 2000). This law provides that it is the policy of the State
to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid
waste management program.
Republic Act No. 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004).
This law provides that the State shall pursue a policy of
economic growth in a manner consistent with the protection,
preservation and revival of the quality of our fresh, brackish and
marine waters.
Republic Act No. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999). This
HUMAN PERSON
MODULE 15-16
Environmental Philosophy
-Environmental philosophy is the discipline in philosophy that studies the moral
relationship between human beings and nature, as well as the value and moral
status of the environment and its non-human contents (Brennan and Lo, 2010).
Areas of Environmental Philosophy
Environmental Ethics
-a branch of applied philosophy that studies the conceptual foundations of
environmental values as well as more concrete issues surrounding societal
attitudes, actions, and policies to protect and sustain biodiversity and ecological
systems.
Intrinsic Value vs. Instrumental Value
Does nature have value in itself (intrinsic value), or is its value only
derived from its utility to humans (instrumental value)?
Biocentrism and Ecocentrism
Biocentrism argues that all living things have moral standing, while
ecocentrism extends this to entire ecosystems, including non-living
elements like rivers and mountains.
Environmental Aesthetics
- it focuses on philosophical issues concerning appreciation of the world at large
as it is constituted not simply by particular objects but also by environments
themselves.
Aesthetic Appreciation: Focuses on how natural landscapes, wildlife,
and ecosystems are appreciated for their beauty, and how this
appreciation influences conservation efforts.
Environmental Art: Art that interacts with or highlights the natural
environment, influencing public perception and encouraging conservation.
Ecofeminism
- like the social movements it has emerged from, is both political activism and
intellectual critique. Bringing together feminism and environmentalism,
ecofeminism argues that the domination of women and the degradation of the
environment are consequences of patriarchy and capitalism.
-It seeks to eradicate all forms of social injustice, not just injustice against women
and the environment.
Dual Oppression
The idea that women and nature are both exploited by patriarchal
systems, leading to a call for an ethic that respects both.
Critique of Patriarchy
Ecofeminists argue that patriarchal values prioritize domination,
control, and exploitation, leading to environmental degradation and
gender inequality.
, Focuses on how different cultures and individuals interpret the
environment and their place within it.
Narrative and Place
Examines how narratives about the environment shape our
understanding and actions toward it.
Environmental Theology
- a term used to describe the God-environment relationship and
divine expectations of human behavior in relation to the environment.
Stewardship vs. Dominion
Many religious traditions debate whether humans are
stewards of the earth, with a responsibility to care for it.
Sacredness of Nature
Some religious views hold that nature is sacred or created
by a divine being, which can lead to a deep respect for
the environment.
MODULE 17-18
Defining Biocentrism
Biocentrism stems from the Greek words "bios" (life) and "kentron" (center)
-Is the ethical belief that extends inherent value to all living things.
Advocates of biocentrism often promote:
1. Preservation of biodiversity
2. animal right
3. environmental protection.
Ecocentrism denotes a nature- centered, as opposed to human-centered (i.e.
anthropocentric), system of values.
-It promotes the importance of plants, animals, and other organisms
as well as non-living things such as water and soil.
Anthropocentrism
- It is the belief that human beings are the most important entity in the
universe.
THE PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Republic Act No. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act of 2000). This law provides that it is the policy of the State
to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid
waste management program.
Republic Act No. 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004).
This law provides that the State shall pursue a policy of
economic growth in a manner consistent with the protection,
preservation and revival of the quality of our fresh, brackish and
marine waters.
Republic Act No. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999). This
