Extra's

Question 1

what is the environment?

Answer 1

All biotic and abiotic factors (external factors) that act on an organism, population, or ecological community
Biotic factors: organisms, their food, and their interactions (alive)
Abiotic factors: sunlight, soil, air, water, climate, and pollution (not alive)

Question 2

what are environmental issues determined by?

Answer 2

Prevailing social attitudes and dominant groups

Cultural practices, traditions, values and education

Question 3

what is a paradigm/ shift

Answer 3

Paradigm - pattern or model or concept of how something is viewed
Paradigm shift – how a set of theories or hegemonic set of ideas gives way to another over time

Question 4

what are the two basic world views?

Answer 4

1. Individual-centred or Atomistic
Human centred (Anthropocentric) 
Life centred (Biocentric)
2. Earth Centred or Holistic
Ecosystem or ecosphere centred (Ecocentric)

Question 5

what is the anthropocentric world view?

Answer 5

Planetary worldview, human-centred, Western industrial/post-industrial

Question 6

what are the 4 themes of the anthropocentric world view?

Answer 6

1. Dualism - Humans are separate from nature
2. Hierarchy - Humans are most important
3. Utility - Nature as a resource for humans; intrinsic vs. instrumental value
4. Stewardship - Humans in charge of taking care of nature for other species and generations

Question 7

what is the assumption of the anthropocentric world view?

Answer 7

Economic growth is good and unlimited

Healthy environment depends on healthy economy