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Lesson 4. The Human Person

Philosophy views the human person from multiple perspectives. Biologically, humans are evolved beings with advanced traits like language and culture. Psychologically, humans possess rationality and intelligence. Economically, humans are productive and self-interested. Socially, humans are communal and political beings. Theologically, humans are God's creation with a divine purpose. Philosophy defines the human person as having self-awareness, identity, and personhood through their autonomous actions and relations with others.

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Lesson 4. The Human Person

Philosophy views the human person from multiple perspectives. Biologically, humans are evolved beings with advanced traits like language and culture. Psychologically, humans possess rationality and intelligence. Economically, humans are productive and self-interested. Socially, humans are communal and political beings. Theologically, humans are God's creation with a divine purpose. Philosophy defines the human person as having self-awareness, identity, and personhood through their autonomous actions and relations with others.

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THE HUMAN PERSON

How does Philosophy view the


nature of Man?
How does Philosophy view the nature of Man?

Man is an important subject in


Philosophy and an understanding
of the nature and condition of
man is the foremost goal of the
discipline.
What is Man? Human? Person?
Man is a general term which is commonly
used to refer to the entire human race.

Other related terms include humanity,


mankind, and humankind .

Human refers to man as a species- Homo


sapiens sapiens or modern human beings.
What is Man? Human? Person?
Person is much more complex term which generally
refers to a human being granted recognition of

certain rights, protection, and responsibilities


The five various perspective about the
nature of man.
Biological Perspective

Psychological Perspective

Economic Perspective

Social and Political Perspective

Theological Perspective
Biological Perspective
It considers man as a part of the natural
world and a product of evolution.

Modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens) are


considered one of the most successfully-
adapted species on the planet.
Biological Perspective
Humans are closely related to primates, especially
apes, but have developed distinct physical
features such as…..

bipedalism

smaller jaws and teeth


highly-developed hands
large and more developed brains
Biological Perspective
Humans also share with other animals the so-called
primal instincts such as survival and reproduction.

Humans have additional traits and capabilities:

a. Planning and intentional action

b. Innovation and creativity

c. Communication through language & writing


Biological Perspective
Humans have additional traits and capabilities:

d. Technology

e. Symbolic interaction
Ex: religion and art

The development of culture is considered man’s most significant


achievement which sets apart the evolution of humanity from
other species on this planet.
Psychological Perspective
It places emphasis on human behavior and thought processes
in analyzing human nature.

Mental faculties and capabilities of man:

a. psyche- refers to the human mind and is


divided into conscious and unconscious mind.

b. rationality- state of being reasonable, solve


problems, decision making and judgment.

c. intelligence- the ability to perceive information,


store knowledge, and apply it in various situations.
Psychological Perspective
Mental faculties and capabilities of man:

d. introspection- ability to examine one’s own conscious


thoughts, feelings, and capacity for self-reflection.

e. cognition- ability to perceive and


experience reality through the physical
body that enables the self to form one’s
own consciousness.
Economic Perspective
It focuses on man’s ability to engage in productive activities in an effort
to meet his wants and needs.

Homo economicus (economic man) is


driven by rationality and self-interest
in his desire to possess wealth.

The primary role of man is to be


productive and engage in labor.
Social and Political Perspective
It views that no individual is fully self-sufficient. Human being is always
inclined to coexist with others and be part of a community.

Societies were established out of man’s natural


tendency to come together for self-preservation
and meet basic needs.

Human beings integrated themselves into


society to the point they cannot function apart
from it.
Theological Perspective
It considers man as God’s creation.

Man is considered to have a special relationship


with the creator.

Man’s existence was brought about by the


purposive creative act of God.

Ultimate destiny is part of a divine plan.


How does Philosophy define the
Human Person?
Human Person refers to attributes and
characteristics that set him or her apart from other
human beings.

Human Person. Significant concepts related to


human person are the self, identity, and
personhood.

Awareness of the self. One of the most unique


traits of human.

Human possess sentience- the ability to feel and


experience.
How does Philosophy define the
Human Person?
Various views address the issues regarding the self

The self as innate. This view holds that the


self is a natural part of the human being
and self-awareness plays an essential part
in recognizing the innate self.

The self as emergent. This view holds that


awareness of the self is gained through
interaction with the world and other
human beings.
How does Philosophy define the
Human Person?
Various views address the issues regarding the self

The self as integrated and developing.


This view holds that the self is composed
of varied elements that change over time.

The concept of the self is closely tied with


identity and personhood.

Identity- is defined as the distinct Personhood- the recognition of a human


personality of an individual. being as a distinct entity of a person.
How does Philosophy define the
Human Person?
Various notions that justify the recognition of a person

The person as an “autonomous being”.

This notion holds that a human being


is considered a person if he or she
possesses the ability to determine
his/her life through “free choice”
How does Philosophy define the
Human Person?
Various notions that justify the recognition of a person

The person as an “unified individual”.

This view asserts that the human


being has the inherent capacity to
function as a person.

Human possesses the means to


achieve his or her capabilities.
How does Philosophy define the
Human Person?
Various notions that justify the recognition of a person

The person in relation to others.

This view asserts that a human being


becomes a person through
interactions with other human beings.
Karol Wojtyla asserts that the person
is defined by his or her actions and
experiences, and through them
achieves self-development and
fulfillment.

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