17-18

How many worldviews which are related to the environment?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 5

It is the value of biodiversity is above the value of individuals or single species (including humans).

• Ecocentrism

• Biocentrism

• Anthropocentrism

• Anexism

What is TRUE about anthropocentrism?

I. Anthropocentrism is a world-view that puts the human being at the center stage and, hence, nature and ecosystems are sources of resources for human use. It is the belief that human beings are the most important entity in the universe.

II. Anthropocentrism interprets or regards the world in terms of human values and experiences.

III. Anthropocentrism is considered to be profoundly embedded in many modern human cultures and conscious acts.

IV. It is a major concept in the field of environmental ethics and environmental philosophy, where it is often considered to be the root cause of problems created by human action within the ecosphere.

• I

• I.II

• I, II, AND III

• I, II, III, AND IV

What is TRUE about Biocentrism?

I. Biocentrism is a worldview that upholds that all living beings have inherent value and that humans are not superior to others. It is an ethical point of view that extends inherent value to all living things.

II. It is an understanding of how the earth works, particularly as it relates to its biosphere or biodiversity.

III. It stands in contrast to anthropocentrism, which centers on the value of humans.

IV. Biocentrism does not imply the idea of equality among the animal kingdom, for no such notion can be observed in nature. Biocentric thought is nature-based, not human-based. Biocentrism advocates often promote preserving biodiversity, animal rights, and environmental protection.

• I

• I.II

• I, II, AND III

• I, II, III, AND IV

What is/are TRUE about Biocentrism?

I. Ecocentrism is a worldview that puts forward the value of the ecosystems (both its living and non-living components) above all.

II. As such, the value of biodiversity is above the value of individuals or single species (including humans).

III. Ecocentrism denotes a nature-centered, as opposed to human-centered (i.e. anthropocentric) system of values

• I

• I.II

• I, II

• I, II, III

Based on the stated Philippine Laws Protective of the Environment, how many laws in our country protect the environment?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This provision mandates that the State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

• Sec. 16, Art. II, 1987 Philippine Constitution.

• Sec. 16, Art. III, 1987 Philippine Constitution.

• Sec. 16, Art. IX, 1987 Philippine Constitution.

• Sec. 16, Art. XI 1987 Philippine Constitution.

This law provides that it is the policy of the State to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program which shall: a) ensure the protection of the public health and environment; b) utilize environmentally-sound methods that maximize the utilization of valuable resources and encourage resource conservation and recovery; and, c) set guidelines and targets for solid waste avoidance and volume reduction through source reduction and waste minimization measures, including composting, recycling, re-use, recovery, green charcoal process, and others, before collection, treatment and disposal in appropriate and environmentally sound solid waste management facilities in accordance with ecologically sustainable development principle.

• Republic Act No. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000).

• Republic Act No. 9007 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000).

• Republic Act No. 8003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000).

• Republic Act No. 988 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000).