Basis of the Slides
This philosophical field explores ethical dilemmas related to human interactions with the natural world.
What are Ecological Ethics?
Often considered the founding father of ecological ethics.
Who is Aldo Leopold?
This branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and choices.
What are "Ethics"?
These 2 philosophers were mentioned during the slides presentation and both advocate for the deep ecological perspective
Who are "Immanuel Kant and Aristotle"?
What is the world’s largest source of renewable energy?
What is "Hydropower"
This was humanity closest relative used in scientific research to engineer a vaccine against smallpox
What is a "monkey"?
What is "Is There an Ecological Ethic."?
This type of ecology is in accordance with "anthropocentricism"
What is "Shallow Ecology"
This is the type of ecology Aristotle leans towards
This common and cheap material takes anywhere from 20-500 years to decompose.
What is "Plastic"
These 2 lens/ideas used to analyze the various case studies and was a key point of the presentation.
What are "Shallow and Deep Ecology"?
The main work of Aldo Leopold published in 1949.
What is "A Sand County Almanac"?
What is "Deep Ecology" ?
This work by Aristotle "___________" Ethics, outlines that we should live in harmony with nature
What is "Nicomachean"
This triple "R" is the motto we use in order to cut down on waste
What is "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle"
The cause and effect that brought this division of ethics forward. (2 items)
What is "industrialization and growing environmental concerns"
This philosopher modernized and pushed for the idea of the "expanding circle".
Who is Peter Singer?
This term describes the ideology that assigns different moral values based solely on an individual's species?
This philosopher stated that we should treat animals with dignity and respect although they don't have the same rational ability humans do.
Who is "Immanuel Kant"
The date Mon, Apr 22, 2024 is the date of which nationwide event.
What is "Earth Day"
This ancient Greek philosopher supports the idea that we should use these moral guidelines to from virtuous character traits that can lead us to _____________. (2 things)
Who is "Aristotle" and what is "Eudaimonia"
This philosopher is credited with developing ecological ethics and challenging the idea that nature is priceless?
Who is Holmes Rolston III?
This term seeks to give non-humans, human-like rights and liberties.
According to Aristotle, what term describes the ultimate goal of human life and ethics, which involves living virtuously and achieving a state of flourishing?
What is "Eudaimonia"
This country is responsible for producing the most greenhouse gases in 2020, outmatching the likes of Russia and Canada producing about 12,943 Mt of CO2.
What is "China"