PHILOSOPHY

Which discipline in philosophy studies the moral relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral status of, the environment and its non-human contents?

• A. Environmental aesthetics

• B. Environmental ethics

• C. Sustainable Development

• D. Ecology

Which of the perspective considers humans to be the most important species with a superior value than other species?

• A. Biocentrism

• B. Ecocentrism

• C. Environmentalism

• D. Anthropocentrism

Which of the following claims that humans are not the only important species on the earth and that they are not inherently greater to other living things?

• A. Biocentrism

• B. Ecocentrism

• C. Environmentalism

• D. Anthropocentrism

Which of the following believes that humankind is merely a portion of the biological system or community and that we have and significant role as stewards of nature?

• A. Biocentrism

• B. Ecocentrism

• C. Environmentalism

• D. Anthropocentrism

Why did the discipline of environmental ethics arise?

• A. People are concerned about the growing population and the misuse of natural resources.

• B. The government is worried about climate change.

• C. There are new sources of energy to meet the demands of the present.

• D. Community leaders encouraged us to show care about pollution.

Which philosophical view asserts that improving the natural beauty of the environment will contribute to the well-being of the people and other living organisms?

• A. Environmental aesthetics

• B. Environmental ethics

• C. Sustainable Development

• D. Ecology

Which of these is the moral approach to understanding the relationship between humans and the environment?

• A. Environmental aesthetics

• B. Environmental ethics

• C. Environmentalism

• D. Environmental justice

Why is environmental ethics important?

• A. It serves as the basis for policy making aimed at protecting the environment.

• B. It allows as to make use of the earth’s resources to satisfy our needs and wants.

• C. It calls us to use technology to improve the environment.

• D. It gives us an idea to shut down industries because they cause pollution.

Which of these statements is related to sustainable development?

• A. Human activities must maintain the diversity and productivity of the earth.

• B. Humans must be frugal and prudent in using our natural resources.

• C. Humans must use resources at a rate that it can be replenished in a natural way.

• D. Human may exhaust resources for as long as he is satisfied.

Which of the following is concerned with the physical or the natural environment and on how it withstands and stay diverse and productive.

• A. Ecological balance

• B. Economic Sustainability

• C. Environmental Sustainability

• D. Social Sustainability