1 Module 4 Lesson 1 Notice Disorder in an Environment

MODULE 4 – THE HUMAN PERSON IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT
Content The learner understands the interplay between humans and their
Standards environments
Performance The learner is able to demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality
Standards towards his/her environment
Most 1. Notice disorder in an environment
Essential 2. Notice things that are not in their proper place and organize
Learning them in an aesthetic way
Competencies 3. Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being and
sustainable development
4. Demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards environments
MODULE 4 – THE HUMAN PERSON IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT
Lesson 1 – Notice disorder in an Environment
Lesson 2 –Notice things that are not in their proper place and organize them
in an aesthetic way
Lesson 3 – Show that care for the environment contributes to health,

well-being and sustainable development
Lesson 4 – Demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards
environments
WHAT IS HUMAN PERSON?
A human person is a living being that contains a
real and existing power to direct its own
development toward fulfillment through perfect,
unconditional, and infinite Truth, Love,
Goodness, Beauty, and Unity, and will do so if all
the proper conditions are met.
WHAT IS ENVIRONMENT?
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.
John Donne:
“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of
the continent, a part of the main.”
This means that as human person, it is our
responsibility to treat a person with respect not only
our fellow humans but also everything in this world.
Humankind is a part of the world, and we significantly

affect our environment in the same manner of
what that changes in our environment affect us.
“Wala ka bang napapansin sa
iyong mga kapaligiran?
Kay dumi na ng hangin, pati na
ang mga ilog natin. Hindi nga
masama ang pagunlad
at malayo-layo na rin ang ating
narrating…”
–ASIN
MAKALAT NA ROOM SA PASTRANA
Lesson 1 – Notice disorder in in an Environment
Environmental philosophy is the discipline that studies
the moral relationships of human beings with the
environment and its non-human contents.
➢ Philosophers believe that the human person has the

ability to change the environment to suit his
purposes. It will enable them to become aware of
their relationship and its related issues in our society
and their impact on the lives of human persons.
“What is the world made of ?”
“How did the world come into being?”
“How can we explain the process of change?”
were philosophical questions already brought up

approximately 600 B.C.E. (before the common era) in
the Western lonian seaport town of Miletus across the
Aegean Sea from Athens, Greece.
The speculation of the pre-Socratic philosophers
represents a paradigm shift- a change from mythical
explanation of the origins of the cosmos to a more
rational explanation.
Eastern sages probed nature’s depths intuitively through the
eyes of spiritual sages which Greek thinkers viewed nature
through cognitive and scientific eyes (Price 2000). These
thinkers were looking for the underlying laws of nature. They
wanted to understand the processes of nature by studying
nature itself, not by listening to the stories about the gods.
According to Payne (2010) there are two
frameworks where humans can be related.
Anthropocentric Model
Based on the anthropocentric model, humans are
superior and central to the universe, thus, it is human
centered.
Anthropocentric
Model
According to Payne (2010) there are two
frameworks where humans can be
related.
Ecocentric Model
➢ It is the ecological or relational integrity of the humans that
provides meaning of our morals and values, and it is nature
centered.
Ecocentric Model
Devoted to preserving the totality of Earth’s biodiversity and
the functioning of its life –supporting system
Ecocentric
Model
According to Payne (2009), classrooms cannot set aside
the importance of aesthetic as well as the environment
that suggests valuing that include: aesthetic appreciation;
enjoyment, relaxation, satisfaction, calm, peace, social
interaction, growth toward holism, and self-understanding.
Everyday, we experience or hear of how nature is
destroyed and thus, there are floods, flash floods, and
landslides, among others. Accordingly, this chapter helps
the learner look at the multidimensional concept of being
human
Notice Disorder in the universe
The domination of humanity is linked to the domination of

nature based on the anthropocentric model. An unfair or
unjust utilization of the environment result to ecological
crisis. From this view, it follows that human arrogance
toward nature is justifiable in order to satisfy human interest.
Sometimes, humans adopt an exploitative attitude whenever
nature is merely considered as an instrument for one's profit
or gain. For example, quarrying or cutting down age old
trees could justify our exploitative attitude toward nature
• Current researches by Zimmerman (1994), Elgin
(2009), and pettman (2012) to name a few, exposed
the environmental consequence of international
politico-economic specialization for specific countries
and global regions.
• Studies reveal that the higher the income, there is a

substantial change in consumption patterns, which
result to higher CF. (Carbon Footprint)
Carbon footprint has eight categories:

1. Construction
2. Shelter
3. Food
4. Clothing
5. Mobility
6. Manufactured goods
7. Services
8. Trade
An example of a
household chart in
North America and
the average
consumption vis-a-
vis CF.
Ecocentric model puts the ecosystem first and assumes that
the natural world has intrinsic value. Nature is not valued for
the future survival of human species per se, but is invaluable in
itself. For instance, humans have a responsibility toward the
land. However, because of the anthropocentric attitude,
humanity claims ownership or authority over land. For the
ecocentric model, instead love, respect, admiration for nature,
and a high regard for its value is essential. For instance, in the
ecocentric model, land will be considered not an instrumental
mode of production but will be preserved with integrity,
stability, and beauty. It is incorrect when it tends otherwise
If humanity overworks the soil

and substitute domesticated
species of plants and animals for
wild ones, human made changes
threaten the health of nature.
The studies for instance, established that

the damage is not inevitable but a
consequence of our choices. Accordingly,
humanity needs to develop an
"ecological conscience" based on
individual responsibility.
• Ecologists challenge us to adopt a lifestyle that involves

simple living that honors the right of all life forms to live,
flourish, and create a rich diversity of human and
nonhuman life.
• For ecologist, the right to live and blossom, should not just
be for human beings but must be valid to all forms of life.
This belief stems from an awareness of our dependence
to other forms of life, not a master-slave relationship.
In 2004, Indigenous grandmothers, representing tribes

from the Arctic Circle, Nepal, and Tibet, held a meeting
to be able to preserve their community. Deeply
concerned with the destruction of mother earth,
including the contamination of air, water and soil, war ,
poverty, and destruction of the indigenous way of life,
they have committed themselves to form an alliance
that will embrace prayer, education, and healing for
our Mother Earth, for all her inhabitants and for the
future generations.
OUR ENVIRONMENT IS
CREATED FOR EVERY
HUMANS, SO YOU AS GOOD
AS ONE BEING, MUST TAKE
GOOD CARE OF NATURE!
Based on the previous images, what could be

improper?
Are you happy with what you see or experience

in nature?
How will you organize or improve the

environment or world that you belong to?

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MODULE 4 – THE HUMAN PERSON IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT

Lesson 3 – Show that care for the environment contributes to health,

Humankind is a part of the world, and we significantly

➢ Philosophers believe that the human person has the

were philosophical questions already brought up

The domination of humanity is linked to the domination of

• Studies reveal that the higher the income, there is a

Carbon footprint has eight categories:

If humanity overworks the soil

The studies for instance, established that

• Ecologists challenge us to adopt a lifestyle that involves

In 2004, Indigenous grandmothers, representing tribes

Based on the previous images, what could be

Are you happy with what you see or experience

How will you organize or improve the

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