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Man vis a vis Nature

Reported by:Anthonette Fae C. Laxamana

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yet, conflict does exist between Man and Nature

Conflict exists for these reasons:•natural disasters•infringement of territory•lack of resources

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.

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.

Questions1. 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

Questions4. 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