Terms and Definitions Worksheet
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Terms and Definitions Worksheet
Write brief descriptions for each of the terms below. If you use an outside source to define them, include the citation for the source.
Scientific method
Environmental science
Anthropocentrism
Biocentrism
Dualism
Ecocentrism
Ecology
Ecophilosophy
Ethics
Hedonism
Holism
Individualism
Materialism
Metaphysical
Minimalism
Monism
Ethical extensionism
Pluralism
Naturalism
Normative
Pragmatic
Relativism
Utilitarian
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Terms and Definitions Worksheet
Write brief descriptions for each of the terms below. If you use an outside source to define them, include the citation for the source.
TERM DEFINITION SOURCE
Scientific method A method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is formulated, and empirically tested.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Scientific+method
Environmental science The branch of science concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of the environment and their effect on organisms.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Environmental+science
Anthropocentrism
Regarding humans as the central element of the universe;
Interpreting reality exclusively in terms of human values and experience.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Anthropocentrism
Biocentrism
The belief that all creatures have rights and values; being centered on nature rather than humans.
highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070294267/student_view0/glossary_a-d.html
Dualism The state of being dual or consisting of two parts; division into two.
NOTE: Cultural Dictionary
In philosophy and theology, any system that explains phenomena by two opposing principles. Many philosophers hold to a dualism of mind and matter, or mind and body. For many ...
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