Long Quiz Environmental Philosophy

This refers to a branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in it.

• Environmental Philosophy

• Environmental Ethics

• Environmental Aesthetics

• Environmental Justice

This refers to a moral approach in understanding the relationship between

humans and the environment.

• Environmental Philosophy

• Environmental Ethics

• Environmental Aesthetics

• Environmental Justice

This concept refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits and the

burden of addressing climate change.

• Environmental Philosophy

• Environmental Ethics

• Environmental Aesthetics

• Environmental Justice

______________ is the external conditions, resources, stimuli, etc., with which an organism interacts. Both biotics and abiotics factors.

• Environment

• Nature

• Society

• Community

______________ is an inherent character or constitution, particularly of the ecosphere or the universe as a whole.

• Environment

• Nature

• Society

• Community

Which of the following best describes anthropocentrism?

• Humans are equal to all other living beings

• Nature has rights independent of human need

• Humans are the central and most significant species

• Ecosystems have intrinsic value beyond human use

A biocentric view of nature primarily values:

• Human technological progress

• Economic growth

• All living organisms equally significant

• Non-living environmental elements

Ecocentrism is different from biocentrism in that it:

• Ignores non-living aspects of nature

• Centers on human utility

• Includes ecosystems and non-living elements in moral concern

• Focuses only on animal welfare

Which philosopher is often associated with ecocentrism?

• René Descartes

• Arne Naess

• Karl Marx

• Thomas Hobbe

From an anthropocentric view, pollution is bad because:

• It threatens human health and economic productivity

• It harms animal rights

• It disrupts the ecosystem balance

• It causes emotional harm to plants