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In six pages this paper examines the changing relationship between humans and nature over time, how the status of water changed as a result, considers whether or not tradeoffs regarding the use of water also changed, and if so, assesses whether or not these tradeoffs are worth it. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.
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plants, animals that we see around us? Is it the Amazonian rainforests or the worlds climate systems upon which all life on the planet depends?... Is the environment the same
as nature?" (6) The answer to all of these questions, of course, is yes. The term environment is frequently used but seldom understood because its definition remains elusive
and largely subjective. The Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus has broadly defined environment as, "Surroundings, conditions of life and growth" (Barry 12). These surroundings are both internal and
external, but within the external context, the concepts of environment and nature have become practically interchangeable. Nature is derived from the Latin word nascere, which means "to come into
being," and has also been interpreted by society as "not yet developed" (Barry 39). This provides considerable insight into humankinds relationship with nature throughout history. The environment is
viewed as infinite and primitive in its pristine form, and therefore it is mans social responsibility to develop it to its greatest potential. Historically, mans relationship with the environment has
been one of attempted dominance. Due largely because of philosophy and the increasing importance of science and technology, humankind has often arrogantly contended that there should be no peaceful
coexistence between man and nature. Instead, nature must be controlled to best serve mans purposes (Barry 39). The philosophy of the Enlightenment can be attributed to the changes
in this relationship from one of respect to one of exploitation (Barry 43). During the Enlightenment, the environment was no longer regarded as perfection, but instead something that could
be improved upon through applications of science and technology (Barry 43). During the Industrial Revolution, entrepreneurs seriously compromised the environment for financial gain. Large forested areas were cleared
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