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The Human Person in the

Environment (Part 2)

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Environmental Philosophy/Ethics
1. All non-human elements of the world,
including animals and natural resources,
have intrinsic value and should be preserved.
2. The preservation of the environment will
benefit humans by providing for the needs of
present and future generations.
3. Humankind has a responsibility to safeguard
the planet as stewards of creation.

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


ENVIRONMENTALISM
• Is a perspective that advocates action to
address growing environmental problems.

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Sustainability
• Also known as sustainable development.
This concept focuses on reconciling
human activities and economic
development with the protection of the
environment.

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Sustainability

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Sustainability
A 2008 study conducted by
the Philippine Rice
Research Institute

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Look back at how you have been using other
natural resources like water and electricity.
Have you been using them in a responsible
and efficient manner? How can you improve
the way you use resources to make them
more sustainable?

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Sustainability
relies on the three important principles

1. Environmental integrity
2. Economic efficiency
3. Equity
• Prudence – regulate one’s actions and behavior.
• Frugality – being thrifty with the use
of one’s resources.

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Sustainability
relies on the three important principles

1. Environmental integrity
- refers to maintaining the state of the
environment.

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Sustainability
relies on the three important principles

2. Economic Efficiency
- Refers to prudence in decision-making
regarding the use of resources to ensure
that there is minimum to zero waste.

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Sustainability
relies on the three important principles

3. Equity
- Demands that we use our natural
resources in such a manner that these are
conserved so that next generation will be
able to use them.

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


As human persons, it is our responsibility to treat
with respect not only our fellow humans, but also
everything in our world. Upholding
environmentalism and sustainability will enable
us to take the first steps in addressing
environmental issues and contribute to solving
the greater environmental challenge of climate
change.

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY


Thank you so much!

Sir Mark Anthony T. Galan PHILOSOPHY

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