Aspekty antropocentryczne relacji człowiek-środowisko w perspektywie zrównoważonego rozwoju
Anthropocentric Aspects of the Human-Environment Relationship in the Perspective of Sustainable Development

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of the article is to identify the anthropocentric aspects of the human-environment relationship from the perspective of sustainable development. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem concerns examining the human-environment relations in both theoretical and practical dimensions. The study employed the following methods: literature review, logical analysis, and comparative analysis of data from secondary and own sources. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The argumentative process consists of three stages: an analysis of the human-environment relationship in the context of the evolution of scientific interpretation; an examination of human behavior toward the environment within the Anthropocene approach; and an analysis of the perception of ecological issues from the perspective of sustainable development. RESEARCH RESULTS: Anthropocentric processes require environmental awareness in society regarding the perception and use of the environment. Knowledge is crucial in environmental protection, therefore, education and shaping the ecological awareness of people, especially the younger generation, play a vital role. This will influence the ecological behavior. CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND APPLICABLE VALUE OF RESEARCH: Within the value system of society, attitudes toward the environment and its protection are changing, as it is reflected in the growing social sensitivity to various types of pollution. Today, the need for ecological action to protect our planet is becoming increasingly recognized. However, ecological ideology may lead to a negative impact on socio-economic development and the standard of living. This requires not only environmental awareness within society, but also consideration of a broader socio-economic perspective. It concerns the global influence of other economies that are not subject to restrictive environmental regulations. The social role of education should be to build ecological awareness in order to contribute to the shaping of values, attitudes and behaviors in the development of current and future society.

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