HUMAN PERSON AND DEATH

Question 1

is commonly understood as the end of bodily functions which signals the end of person’s life.

It also refers to the separation of the body and the spirit.

The body, being material, is bound by laws of time and space and is subject to growth, death, and decay.

Answer 1

DEATH

Question 2

According to Martin Heidegger (1889- 1976) in his book Being and Time, Death is

Answer 2

Death is Certain,
Death is indefinite, Death is one’s property,
Death is non-relational, and Death is not to be outstripped.

Question 3

As part of humanness, we are all born (in Heideggerian sense, we are “thrown”) in the world.

The world is governed by time. Birth and death are two things we cannot remove from our existence. Whether we like it or not, we will die

Answer 3

Death is certain

Question 4

Death is impending.

While death is sure to come, it is however i_________ as to when it will come.

We do not know exactly when.

Answer 4

Death is indefinite.

Question 5

The death of the person belongs to him.

• Nobody can experience his death except himself.

Answer 5

Death is one’s property.

Question 6

• When we die, we die alone. Death also removes all our relations to others.

In contemplating death, we realize our own individuality and independence from the world.

Answer 6

Death is non-relational.

Question 7

• Death cannot be taken away from a person.

One cannot make himself live forever

Answer 7

Death is not to be outstripped.

Question 8

is an idea mostly used in existentialism which means having true and meaningful existence.

Another reason why we fail to lead an authentic life is fear.

• Just because we are afraid of the possible consequences and what others might say, we fail to pursue what we truly want in life.

Answer 8

Authenticity

Question 9

WHAT IS THE END OF THIS LIFE?

Answer 9

TERMINUS
TELOS

Question 10

which means the full stop or end of a line.

Answer 10

TERMINUS

Question 11

which means “goal, purpose, or fulfillment.” Death is not the goal of life.

Answer 11

TELOS

Question 12

We can look at two experiences which make us reflect on the meaning of life:

Answer 12

1. Happiness, and
2. Suffering.

Question 13

THE GOODS OR SOURCES OF HAPPINESS

Answer 13

USEFUL GOOD
PLEASURABLE GOOD
NOBLE GOOD

Question 14

✓is considered good so long as it serves as a means to an end;

✓its goodness is found only from what it can provide

Answer 14

USEFUL GOOD

Question 15

✓is good so long as it provides some form of pleasure

✓it does not have to be physical

Answer 15

PLEASURABLE GOOD

Question 16

✓is one which is pursued for its own sake;

✓it is good in itself

Answer 16

NOBLE GOOD

Question 17

Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.

Answer 17

MASTER OOGWAY

Question 18

IT REFERS TO THE SEPARATION OF THE SOUL AND BODY.

Answer 18

DEATH

Question 19

IT MEANS THAT OUR LIVES ARE TEMPORARY.

Answer 19

TEMPORAL

Question 20

IT IS A KIND OF GOOD THAT PROVIDES FORM OF PLEASURE.

Answer 20

PLEASURABLE GOOD

Question 21

IT IS A KIND OF GOOD THAT IS PURSUED FOR ITS OWN SAKE.

Answer 21

NOBLE GOOD

Question 22

IT IS A KIND OF GOOD THAT IS FOUND ONLY ON WHAT IT CAN PROVIDE.

Answer 22

USEFUL GOOD

Question 23

It takes place when we patiently endure unpleasantness, discomfort and pain.

Answer 23

Suffering

Question 24

It is a kind of suffering that refers to discomfort, hunger, stress, and pain.

Answer 24

Physical suffering

Question 25

It is a kind of suffering that includes depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and grief.

Answer 25

Mental Suffering

Question 26

One of the causes of physical suffering.

Answer 26

Injury

Question 27

One of the causes of mental suffering.

Answer 27

Sadness caused by death of a loved one