Human person Flashcards
general term used to refer to entire human race.
man
refers to man as a species Homo Sapiens or modern human beings.
human
- is a term used to distinguish man from other animals.
human being
much complex term which generally refers to a human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, responsibilities and above all, dignity.
person
– refers to the state of being as person.
personhood
- refers to the characteristics that distinguish humans from all other creatures.
human nature
– drives human person into deeper awareness. (Human thoughts)
rationality
described by philosophers as the person actively aware that he or she is perceiving reality
self
– quality of being focused on one’s inner life or identity
interiority
– enable us to do actions whenever we want to and make self-determinations. Is the capacity to
choose an action from various alternatives
free will
-result or effect of an actions and conditions.
consequence
the goodness or the badness of an act.
morality
refers to our biological and physical presence of our bodies, which are a necessary
condition before it happened, based on emotion, language, thought and social interaction.
embodiment
mean that the body is not separated from the soul, just as the soul is not
separated from the body
embodied spirit
– refers to the person having a clear perception of oneself, including his or her
thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions.
self awareness
– capability of a person to make choices and decisions based on their own
preferences, monitor, and regulate their actions, and be goal oriented and self-directed.
self determination
the capability to reach out and interact with others and the world.
externality
- often refers to an experience with the divine or God, which is conceived as
absolute, eternal, and infinite.
transcendence
the innate right to be valued and respected.
dignity
refers to the things in our life that are already given.
facticity
our most obvious limitation is our finitude - our finite quality or state. We are
limited by space (spatial) and the time (temporal). We are limited by our bodies to be present in two or more
places at the same time.
spatial temporal being
Our body serves as our mediator which prevent us from revealing what we really want to express. For us, in most cases, words are not enough because action speaks louder.
the body as intermediary
A chance that something might exist, happen or be true.
possibility
- discipline in the philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human contents.
Environmental Philosophy or Environment Ethics
focuses on the significant role of humankind in the world and considers nature as how
humans can meet their needs and survive.
Anthropocentrism
believes that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and that all organisms
have inherent value and should be protected.
biocentrism
places a great value on ecosystems and biological communities. This view believes the humankind is part of greater biological system or community and we have significant
role as stewards or guardians of nature.
ecocentrism
– philosophical view that believes in the maintaining order in the environment will
bring out the natural beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people and other organisms living in it.
environmental aesthetics
perspective that advocates to address the growing environmental problems.
environmentalism
– important philosophical view on environmentalism, a moral approach that analyzes the relationship between humans and the environment. It also discusses environmental problems caused by human
activities and social issues that impact the environment.
environmental ethics
this concept focuses on reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment.
sustainability
– refers to maintaining the state of the environment
environmental integrity
– refers to Prudence in decision making regarding the use of the resources to ensure
there is minimum to zero waste.
economic efficiency
demands we use our natural resources in such a manner that these are conserved so that the
next generation will be able to use them.
equity
