How Does Philosophy Define Human Person Flashcards
The question on the nature of the human being is just one of the many issues tackled in philosophy. Philosophers ponder the concept of this and what makes him or her a distinct entity
Human person
refers to the individual, and all the attributes and characteristics that set him or her apart from other human beings
human person
Significant concepts related to the concept of the human person
self
identity
personhood
One of the most unique traits of humans
Awareness of the self
Like all other animals, human beings possess the ability to feel and experience
Sentience
This view holds that the self is a natural part of the human being, and self-awareness plays an essential role in recognizing the innate self. Religious views consider the concept of self as synonymous with the spirit or soul
The self as innate
This view holds that awareness of the self is gained through interaction with the world and other human beings
The self as emergent
This view holds that the self is composed of varied elements that change over time
The self as integrated and developing
defined as the distinct personality of an individual
Identity
the recognition of a human being as a distinct entity-a person
Personhood
This notion holds that a human being is considered a person if he or she possesses the ability to determine his or her life through “reasoned free choice.”
The person as an “autonomous being”
This view asserts that the human being has the inherent capacity to function as a person
The person as a “unified individual”
This view asserts that a human being becomes a person through interactions with other human beings
The person in relation to others
comes from the Latin prefix trans, which means “beyond,” and the word scandare, which means “to climb”
Transcendence
