Lesson 5: The Human Person Flashcards
is a general term used to refer to the entire human race
man
is a much more complex term which generally refers to a human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, and responsibilities
person
human being has the capacity to reason and distinguish between right and wrong thus he/she is a?
rational being
5 characteristics of a human being:
- A human being is a rational being
- A human person is born free
- A person is unique
- Every person is intrinsically a social being and cannot detach theirselves from other creatures in the universe
- All living things are sexual by nature, but the uniqueness of expression of a person’s sexuality makes him/her different.
are considered one of the most successfully-adapted species on the planet
modern humans (homo sapien sapiens)
considers man as a part of the natural world and a product of evolution.
biological perspectives
its development is considered man’s most significant achievement which sets apart the evolution of humanity from other species on this planet
culture
emphasis on human behavior and thought processes in analyzing human nature
psychological perspectives
refers to the human mind
psyche
psyche is divided into:
conscious and unconscious mind
is the part of psyche that governs awareness
conscious mind
part of the psyche that consists of latent or repressed emotions, thoughts, and desires
unconscious mind
the state of being reasonable, the ability to understand experience in order to solve problems or do task, and engage in decision-making and judgement
rationality
ability to perceive information, store knowledge, and apply it in various situations
intelligence
ability to examine one’s own conscious thoughts, feelings, and mental state, and the capacity for self-reflection
introspection
ability to perceive and experience reality through the physical body that enables the self to form one’s own consciousness
cognition
the significant mental faculties and capabilities of man include:
a. psyche
b. rationality
c. intelligence
d. introspection
e. cognition
states that cognition arises through the interaction between an organism and its environment
enactivism
focuses on man’s ability to engage in productive activities in an effort to meet his wants and needs
economic perpectives
economic perspectives placed on the emphasis on the “economic man” who is driven by rationality and self-interest in his desire to possess wealth
Homo economics
economic perspective considers man to be ______ being; his primary role is to engage in labor
productive
is considered a greater influence on man’s actions than society or culture
economic force
is a model for understanding the motivations for human behavior
Hierarchy of Needs
who formulated the Hierarchy of Needs:
Abraham Maslow
From the bottom of the hierarchy upwards, the needs are:
- physiological needs
- safety needs
- love and belonging
- esteem
- self- actualization
where did the social and political perspectives of man started with
Greek philosophers
Greek philosophers views that man by nature is?
a social and political animal
were established out of man’s natural tendency to come together for self-preservation and to meet basic needs
societies
considers man as God’s creation
theological perpectives
according to theology, man’s ultimate destiny is part of the ____
Divine Plan
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 are the:
self, identity, and personhood
ability to perceive the surroundings using our senses and react to stimuli such as pain
sentience
various views of the human self:
- The self as innate
- The self is emergent
- The self as integrated and developing
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 innate
holds that awareness of the self is gained through interaction with the world and other human beings
the self is emergent
hold that the self is composed of varied elements that change over time
the self as integrated and developing
is defined as the distinct personality of an individual
identity
is composed of a person’s unique physical characteristics, mental attributes, experience, memories, ideas and views
identity
is 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 choices”
the person as an “autonomous being”
autonomy came from the Greek words:
auto - “I” or “myself”
namos - “law”
this view asserts that the human being has the inherent capacity to function as a person
the person as a “unified individual”
based on this perspective. disabled people, unborn fetus, infants, and children are recognized persons although they may not fully possess the cognitive faculties of an adult
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
