Philosophy challenge

1. This paradigm recognizes the inherent worth or intrinsic value of other beings aside from their utility. It emphasizes the interdependence of organisms within ecosystems and the interconnections of these ecosystems within the biosphere.

• a. deep ecology

• ecofeminism

• environment

• social ecology

Answer explanation

The paradigm described emphasizes the intrinsic value of beings and their interdependence, aligning with the principles of deep ecology.

1. This paradigm recognizes the inherent worth or intrinsic value of other beings aside from their utility. It emphasizes the interdependence of organisms within ecosystems and the interconnections of these ecosystems within the biosphere.

• a. deep ecology

• ecofeminism

• environment

• social ecology

Answer explanation

The paradigm described emphasizes the intrinsic value of beings and their interdependence, aligning with the principles of deep ecology.

What do you call the paradigm that seeks to eradicate all forms of social injustice, not just those against women and the environment?

• a. deep ecology

• b. ecofeminism

• c. environment

• d. social ecology

Answer explanation

Ecofeminism is the paradigm that seeks to eradicate all forms of social injustice, not just those against women and the environment.

This refers to the sum total of all surroundings of a living organism including natural forces and other living things which provide conditions for development and growth as well as of danger and damage.

• a. deep ecology

• b. ecofeminism

• c. environment

• d. social ecology

Answer explanation

The term 'environment' refers to the sum total of all surroundings of a living organism, including natural forces and other living things that provide conditions for development and growth, as well as of danger and damage.

What kind of philosophical view believes that maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well-being of people and other organisms living in it?

• a. environmentalism

• b. environmental justice

• c. environmental aesthetic

• d. environmental philosophy

Answer explanation

The correct choice is environmental aesthetic because it focuses on maintaining order to bring out natural beauty and well-being in the environment.

The following are common environmental problems, EXCEPT for one:

• a. acid rain

• b. air pollution

• c. forestation

• d. water pollution

Answer explanation

The correct answer is c. forestation because forestation is not an environmental problem, but rather a solution to environmental issues by planting trees.

Which of the following views considers man as the most important species on the planet?

• a. anthropocentrism

• b. biocentrism

• c. ecocentrism

• d. environmentalism

Answer explanation

The correct choice is ecocentrism because it considers man as part of the ecosystem, not above it like anthropocentrism does.

Which of the following views considers man as the most important species on the planet?

• a. anthropocentrism

• b. biocentrism

• c. ecocentrism

• d. environmentalism

Answer explanation

The correct choice is anthropocentrism because it considers man as the most important species on the planet.

What do you call the discipline in philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment?

• a. environmetalism

• b. environmental justice

• c. environmental aesthetic

• d. environmental philosophy

Answer explanation

The discipline in philosophy concerned with the natural environment is called environmental philosophy, making option d the correct choice.

Which of the following perspectives advocates action to address environmental problems?

• a. anthropocentrism

• b. biocentrism

• c. ecocentrism

• d. environmentalism

Answer explanation

The correct choice advocating action to address environmental problems is 'd. environmentalism'. Environmentalism focuses on protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices.