11. Man vis a vis Nature
Reported by:
Anthonette Fae C. Laxamana
12. Historical Conceptions of Nature
in Society
• In Christian times, seen as signs of God’s
providence and grace.
• While periods of blight were viewed as
God’s wrath, brought on by the sinfulness and
iniquity of men.
• Later, at the dawn of the Enlightenment,
nature was envisioned as dead matter, abiding
by a set of mechanical but unknown laws, which
could be discovered and mastered through
careful study and observation under controlled
conditions.
13. Historical Conceptions of Nature
in Society
• To the industrialist, nature presented itself
as a wealth of raw materials waiting to be
exploited. Through the application of human
labor, these natural resources could be
transformed into social products, valuable
commodities to be distributed to the whole of
society.
• The gifts of Nature to man are firstly
materials such as iron, stone, wood, etc., and
secondly, forces such as the power of the wind,
and the heat of the sun, the source whence all
other powers are derived.
14. What is the relationship between
Man and Nature?
• Man and Nature co exist sharing the
ecosystem in earth.
• Although nature could exist
without man, man could not exist
without nature.
15. How Nature Would Exist Without
Man
• Without man the natural life cycle of
nature would remain in balance.
• Natural resources would replenish
themselves and pollution would not exist.
• The balance of nature would maintain
animal populations.
• If man were to be removed from the
ecosystem of Earth the habitats of animals
would not be destroyed for the building of roads,
pipelines, cities, and farms.
16. How Nature Would Exist Without
Man
• Species that are presently going instinct,
because of man’s actions would have the
chance to repopulate and grow.
• Pollution would not exist as nature is
capable of biodegrading the products of nature.
• Polluted rivers, lakes and streams would
eventually return to fresh water sources.
17. How Man could not exist
without Nature
• Man however would not last long without nature.
. Man’s survival depends on nature for resources such
as food, clothing, shelter, and even oxygen.
• Without nature man would not have access to
food because nature provides all food sources.
• Without plants the oxygen levels would be
depleted quickly leaving humans to suffocate and die.
• Even though humans are very intelligent they
need nature to survive.
• Humans need nature more that nature will ever
need mankind.
18. What is the relationship that
exist between Man and Nature
• Man and nature can exist without conflict.
• Man and nature can mutually benefit each
other.
19. How Man and Nature can Co-
exist and Benefit Each Other
• Man and nature can co-exist and they can
benefit each other. Nature provides man with
food, clothing, and shelter. The cycles of nature
provide oxygen and rain for man.
• Man benefits nature by attempting to
control forest fires, treating sick and injured
animals, and stopping the spread of diseases
and infestations.
• Humans also do try to help prevent the
extinction of animals and plants.
20. Yet, conflict does exist
between Man and Nature
Conflict exists for these reasons:
• natural disasters
• infringement of territory
• lack of resources
21. How does Nature Affect Man?
Nature heals
• Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of
nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases
pleasant feelings.
• Nature soothes
• In addition, nature helps us cope with pain.
Because we are genetically programmed to find trees,
plants, water, and other nature elements engrossing, we
are absorbed by nature scenes and distracted from our
pain and discomfort.
22. How does Nature Affect Man?
Nature restores
• One of the most intriguing areas of current research is the impact of
nature on general wellbeing. In one study in Mind, 95% of those interviewed
said their mood improved after spending time outside, changing from deprssed,
stressed, anxious to more calm and balanced. Other studies by Ulrich, Kim,
and Cervinka show that time in nature or scenes of nature are associated with
a positive mood, and psychological wellbeing, meaningfulness, and vitality.
Nature connects
• According to a series of field studies conducted by Kuo and Coley at
the Human-Environment Research Lab, time spent in nature connects us to
each other and the larger world. Another study at the University of Illinois
suggests that residents in Chicago public housing who had trees and green
space around their building reported knowing more people, having stronger
feelings of unity with neighbors, being more concerned with helping and
supporting each other, and having stronger feelings of belonging than tenants in
buildings without trees. In addition to this greater sense of community, they had
a reduced risk of street crime, lower levels of violence and aggression between
domestic partners, and a better capacity to cope with life’s demands, especially
the stresses of living in poverty.
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24. Questions
1. They viewed nature as God’s wrath, brought on
by the sinfulness and iniquity of men.
a. Christian tim b. Period of Blight. c. Industrialist
2. Nature was envisioned as dead matter, abiding
by a set of mechanical but unknown laws, which
could be discovered and mastered through careful
study and observation under controlled
conditions.
a. Christians b. Enlightenment. c. Period of Blight
3. If _____ were to be removed from the ecosystem
of Earth the habitats of animals would not be
destroyed for the building of roads, pipelines,
cities, and farms.
a. Disaster b. Nature c. Man
25. Questions
4. Man and ____ can co-exist and they can
benefit each other. ____ provides man with
food, clothing, and shelter.
a. Animal. b. Habitat c. Nature
5. They seen nature as signs of God’s
providence and grace.
a. Industrialist b. Christians c. Blight
