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The implication of environmental determinism and possibilism on Nigeria development is preparedness in disaster management.
Carl Ritter is considered the father of the school of environmental determinism. He believed that natural elements like climate, topography, and soil influenced human societies and their development. Environmental determinism sought to explain cultural differences based on the physical environment.
If you mean environmental determinism: people believe that the environment determines the culture, beliefs, religion, lifestyle of the area, including what they wear, what they eat, how they dress everything. The environment is very important, is what environmental determinist's believe.
Environmental probabilism is the notion that a given environment can be modified in many probable ways for a particular purpose through sound environmental engineering,as opposed to environmental determinism. It is an extention of environmental possibilism.
three theories explain this:1.environmental determinism 2.environmental possibilism 3.nature-human theory
Enviromental determinism is causing social development. Possiblism limits human actions. Therefore both can connect to humans. So you got the differences AND the similarity if you are confused. Sorry if i wasn't helpful!
External determinism is the belief that all events, actions, and choices are predetermined by factors outside of an individual's control, such as environmental influences, societal norms, or fate. In this view, individuals have little to no free will and their destinies are shaped by external forces.
Environmental probabilism is the notion that a given environment can be modified in many probable ways for a particular purpose through sound environmental engineering,as opposed to environmental determinism. It is an extention of environmental possibilism.
Environmental possibilism is the idea that although the environment may be limiting in some aspects, humans have the ultimate power to adjust to their environment. This is opposite the theory proposed by environmental determinism, which suggests that the environment itself shaped our social behaviours.
The Nile River influenced the entire Ancient Egyptian culture. It gave them food, transportation, fertile soil, and Papyrus.
Possibilism is the belief that anything is possible. Meaning given whatever environmental conditions we are able to overcome them through knowledge, skills, technology and money. Environmental Determinism is when the conditions in the environment tell us what we are capable of doing.
Environmental determinism is a theory that suggests that environmental factors, such as climate and geography, determine the cultural and societal development of a region. It posits that human behavior and characteristics are influenced primarily by the natural environment in which they live. However, this theory has been largely discredited as it oversimplifies the complex interactions between humans and their environment, overlooking the role of social, political, and economic factors in shaping human societies.