While the human–nature relationship and view of human nature values may sound similar, they have very different meanings. First, define these two orientations

Next, fully explain the specific relationships and values within each orientation (three each).

What will be an ideal response?


This question is designed to test students' knowledge of two seemingly related concepts. If they know the material, they should be able to tell the difference between concepts that sound similar, but have very different meanings.

The human–nature relationship value orientation concerns the relationship between humans and nature. The book describes three relationships: humans rule nature, nature rules humans, and humans are in harmony with nature. When humans rule nature, the belief is that humans can control their environments and the land is theirs to do what they please. When nature rules humans, there is recognition that humans depend on the earth and that fate is determined by nature. Last, when humans are in harmony with nature, people believe that the earth provides for humans if humans respect and care for the earth.

Second, the view of human–nature relationship concerns whether people believe humans are fundamentally good, evil, or a mixture of both. When it is believed that humans are fundamentally good, there is an emphasis on rehabilitation, second chances, and giving people the "benefit of the doubt," which is evident in our justice system's idea of "innocent until proven guilty." When it is believed that humans are fundamentally evil, there is an emphasis on punishment. When humans are viewed as a mixture of good and evil, it is believed that humans should be punished for doing wrong, but they can be rehabilitated.

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