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    The document discusses environmental philosophy and sustainability. It states that all elements of the natural world have intrinsic value and should be preserved. Preserving the environment benefits humans by providing for current and future needs. Humankind has a responsibility as stewards to safeguard the planet. Environmentalism advocates addressing growing environmental problems. Sustainability, or sustainable development, focuses on reconciling human activities and economic development with environmental protection. Sustainability relies on environmental integrity, economic efficiency, and equity in resource use.

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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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