Sci/362 Week 1
University of Phoenix Material
Terms and Definitions Worksheet
Write brief descriptions for each of the following terms. If you use an outside source to define them, include an APA citation for the source.
Scientific method a method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant dataare gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.
Environmental science The interdisciplinary study of how humanity interacts with other organisms and the nonliving physical environment.
Anthropocentrism Is the Focusing primarily or exclusively on human needs and interests
Biocentrism Is the Focusing on all life-forms as equally important
Dualism a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes
Ecocentrism A term in ecological political philosophy used to denote a nature-centred, as opposed to human-centred, system of values.
Ecology The study of systems that includes interrelationships among organisms and between organisms and their environment.
Ecophilosophy
The study of the interrelationship between an organism 's physical functioning and its environment.
Ethics The branch of philosophy that deals with human values
Hedonism the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life
Holism The theory that parts of a whole are in intimate interconnection, such that they cannot exist or be understood independently of the whole
Individualism A doctrine holding that the interests of the individual should take precedence over the interests of the state or social group
Materialism a doctrine that the only or the highest values or objectives lie in material well-being and in the furtherance of material progress
Metaphysical of or relating to the transcendent or to a reality beyond what is perceptible to the senses
Minimalism a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity
Terms and Definitions Worksheet
Write brief descriptions for each of the following terms. If you use an outside source to define them, include an APA citation for the source.
Scientific method a method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant dataare gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.
Environmental science The interdisciplinary study of how humanity interacts with other organisms and the nonliving physical environment.
Anthropocentrism Is the Focusing primarily or exclusively on human needs and interests
Biocentrism Is the Focusing on all life-forms as equally important
Dualism a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes
Ecocentrism A term in ecological political philosophy used to denote a nature-centred, as opposed to human-centred, system of values.
Ecology The study of systems that includes interrelationships among organisms and between organisms and their environment.
Ecophilosophy
The study of the interrelationship between an organism 's physical functioning and its environment.
Ethics The branch of philosophy that deals with human values
Hedonism the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life
Holism The theory that parts of a whole are in intimate interconnection, such that they cannot exist or be understood independently of the whole
Individualism A doctrine holding that the interests of the individual should take precedence over the interests of the state or social group
Materialism a doctrine that the only or the highest values or objectives lie in material well-being and in the furtherance of material progress
Metaphysical of or relating to the transcendent or to a reality beyond what is perceptible to the senses
Minimalism a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity
References: Dictionary.com . (2011). Scientific Method. Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/renewable+energy Dictionary.com . (2011). Scientific Method. Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/scientific+method Merriam-Webster. (2011). Dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary The Free dictionary.com. (2011). Individualism. Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ecophysiology The Free dictionary.com. (2011). Individualism. Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/individualism University of Missouri. (2011). Glossary of Terms for Environment Ethics. Retrieved from http://cstl- cla.semo.edu/hill/ui429/eeglossary.htm