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THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
FROM A PHILOSOPHICAL POINT OF VIEW
Naubetulaeva Elmira
Lecturer at the Department of "Social Sciences",
Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz
Annotation:
The role of philosophy in solving environmental problems, which
are one of the global problems, and in improving people's ecological knowledge and
attitude towards nature is discussed.
Key words:
Global problems, ecological philosophy, coevolution, globalization
With the scientific and technological advancement of society, a number of
problems are arising between man and nature. In the New Uzbekistan Development
Strategy for 2022-2026, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has adopted a resolution to
take measures to increase the energy productivity of the economy by 20 percent by
2026 and reduce the volume of harmful gases emitted into the atmosphere by 20
percent through the active implementation of "Green Economy" technologies in all
sectors. To achieve these indicators, specific goals have been set to expand and
support the use of renewable energy sources, reduce emissions in industrial sectors,
and transition to a "green economy" to increase resource utilization efficiency,
prevent energy waste, and establish support for the production and use of electric
vehicles.
In the current era, with the development of science and technology in the process
of globalization, as human impact on nature intensifies, as a result of the disruption
of natural balance, the negative impact on people's living conditions, health, and the
social environment is becoming increasingly dire. As a result of human activity, a
global environmental threat has emerged.
Ecological philosophy, or eco-philosophy, is one of the youngest sciences,
emerging in the 1980s and 1990s. The nature of the environment requires a
philosophical approach to the study of environmental problems. Ecology is a science
that ensures the balance between humans and society, and through its study, the
formation of ecological culture is envisioned. One of the main categories of eco-
philosophy is the category of life. To deeply understand the meaning of life, to
appreciate its value, to glorify the great life that is given to a person only once. A
sense of responsibility to our future generations is one of the most important duties of
each of us.
From a philosophical point of view, the causes of ecologically unfavorable
phenomena are, first and foremost, the lack of thoughtful consideration regarding the
placement of the ever-growing heavy burden arising from human production activity.
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Consequently, the ecological crises stemmed from humanity's ruthless and unethical
treatment of natural resources. [2-87]
Assessing ecological situations from a philosophical perspective is crucial for
correctly addressing and resolving environmental problems. In the preservation of the
environment, according to the philosopher-ecologist N. Moiseev, the transition of
humans to coevolution is crucial, meaning their harmonious development in harmony
with nature. [5-119] This signifies the agreement between the biosphere and society.
It demonstrates the necessity of a global intellect that glorifies life as a supreme value
for all humanity.
In recent times, with technological advancements, the concept of "global
technological culture" (globaltech) is emerging on a global scale. In production, it is
not only the pursuit of profit, but also the orientation towards an attitude towards
nature based on compassion and human needs. As noted by the renowned academic
J. Bazarbayev, based on the slogan "Nature is the Great Home of Man" [4-137], if
each resident were as kind and caring towards their homeland as the people living in
the same house, they would not directly solve the problems but would have had a
certain positive impact. Therefore, teaching the fundamentals of ecological
philosophy is crucial for the younger generation to acquire comprehensive ecological
knowledge.
A philosophical assessment of ecological situations ensures the correct
formulation of problems. When a problem becomes more complex, it is subjected to
philosophical analysis. A similar situation is observed in the relationship between
nature and man.
Ecological philosophy teaches the connection between society and nature, using
philosophical methods to establish the harmonious unity of man and nature. How can
this be achieved in such a situation, where a significant portion of the planet's natural
resources is being wasted and polluting the environment, regardless of the ways
humanity can achieve success? Overcoming such crisis situations should be
considered as an ecological value. Technology, economics, and material production
used in politics - all of these should be oriented towards environmental ethics and
environmental law.
The issue of solving global problems is a complex one, and its solution does not
yet have definitive answers to achieve the desired results. However, many scholars
link the resolution of global crises to the formation and strengthening of a new ethic
in mass consciousness, the development of culture, and its humanization.
The President has set specific goals for addressing environmental problems,
aiming to conserve water resources and protect the environment. The "Green Space"
national project aims to plant at least 200 million demonstration and fruit trees and
create 444 green spaces across the republic in 2024. As can be seen from this, in
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Uzbekistan, comprehensive attention is being paid to mitigating environmental
problems.
Every person living on Earth, as their duty, must protect and preserve the Mother
Nature in which they live, and in the spirit of passing it on to future generations, they
must treat the surrounding environment, the animal and plant world, and indeed
humanity, with deep compassion. Because humans live only in nature, and since
nature is the foundation of their existence, we must not forget the need to
philosophically analyze and deeply understand environmental issues.
References:
1. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's 2022-2026 Development Strategy
2. J. Bazarbaev. The national idea is our idea. Nukus: Bilim, 2003.
3. J. Bazarbaev Philosophy of Ethics Nukus, Karakalpakstan, 2010.
4. A.K. Berdimuratova. Philosophy Study guide. Nukus, Karakalpakstan 2010.
5. Stepanov S.A. Problems of Globalization and the Philosophy of Ecology by N.N.
Moiseeva. Interdisciplinary Scientific and Applied Journal "Biosphere," Moscow,
No. 1, 2009.
