Human Being's Encounter with the Environment

The kind of relationship that human being establishes with the environment depends on a persons perceives it.

The Instrumental approach recognizes the intrinsic value of the environment.

The Axiological approach affirms the protection of the environment since it is a medium in establishing society and civilization.

The Anthropological approach focuses on the consequences of human action whether it is right or wrong.

Utilitarianism underscores the goodness of human nature as the goodness of God.

Natural Law Ethics makes the human person determine the intrinsic value of the environment.

Virtue Ethics is the habitual performance of caring and respecting the environment.

The sacredness of the environment affirms a Creator.

Created things cannot share in the perfection of the Creator.

The manipulation of human beings destroys the sacredness of the environment.