Module 3 Flashcards
it is generally and commonly define to represent entire human race
man
are the most common and widespread species of primate, and the last surviving species of the genus Homo (homo sapiens)
human
a culture-bearing primate classified in the genus homo, especially the species H.sapiens
human being
individual with self-awareness, self-determination and has the ability to interact with other and themselves
person
with physical body and includes a souls, mind and spirit
human person
what are the 7 core elements
- Autonomy and free will
- Continuity of identity
- Embodiment
- Moral Agency
- Self-consciousness
- Rationality
- Relationality and social nature
a human person is seen as a rational being capable of logical thought, reasoning and reflection
rationality
self-awareness and introspection are essential, involving reflecting on one’s existence thoughts and experiences
self-consciousness
the ability for moral reasoning and ethical behavior is important as humans can differentiate between right and wrong and make ethical decisions
moral agency
a person remains the same over time if they retain the same memories and self-awareness, defined by continuity of consciousness
continuity of identity
knowledge is gained not by studying the human person but experimenting with animals
Behavioral psychology
the idea that personal identity is tied to having a physical body is also considered
embodiment
The ability to make independent choices and exercise free will is another crucial aspect.
Autonomy and Free Will
ability to perform or do tasks . efficiently and effectively
machine
Human persons are inherently social beings, defined in part by their relationships with others
Relationality and Social Nature
- As part of animal kingdom
- no qualitative difference
- biological drives
an animal
- Economic forces are human’s motivation
- material dimension
- basic needs=satisfied
an economic being
what are sigmund freud’s 4 understanding of human nature?
- id
- ego
- super ego
- libido
sexuality is the key to understanding human beings
a sexual being
is that part of the mind in which the instinctual sexual drives that require satisfaction
Id
- forms from the id and helps express id impulses appropriately.
- It considers others’ needs and the importance of not being selfish for long-term gain.
ego
holds the internalized moral standards and ideals that we acquire from our parents and society (our sense of right and wrong)
super ego
The powerful sexual drive that seeks gratification
Libido
- freedom from restraint
- information as basic human needs
a free being
fundamental members of society
a social being
Taking partial truth and make it the whole truth
Reductionist view of humanity
His account on the human person is a reaction against Plato
aristotle
human person is composed of body and soul
plato
- Human person’s body and soul are inseparable
- The soul is the principle of life
Aristotle on the Human Person as an Embodied Spirit
according to aristotle, what are the 3 kinds of soul?
- vegetative soul
- sensitive soul
- rational soul
according to_____humans are viewed as a unified combination of body and soul in his concept of the human person.
Thomas aquinas
aquinas adopted the Aristotelian concept of hylomorphism, which posits that all material substances are composed of matter (hyle) and form (morphe).
hylomorphism
For Aquinas, the human person is a composite of?
- matter (body)
- form (soul)
is the form of the body, meaning it is what gives the body its particular structure and capabilities.
soul
unity of body and soul, viewing humans as single beings where the soul animates and informs the body.
Unity of Body and Soul
Aquinas identified the human soul as ______distinguishing it from the souls of other living beings
rational
Basic life functions such as nutrition and growth, are shared with plants
Vegetative
Rational thought and free will, unique to humans
intellective
Perceptual abilities and movement, shared with animals.
sensitive
Aquinas believed in the immortality of the soul and the resurrection of the body for complete human restoration in the afterlife.
immortality of the soul
Aquinas emphasizes the interdependence of body and soul in human life, where intellectual activities are linked to sensory experiences that require bodily organs
The Soul’s Dependency on the Body
Aquinas believed the body is essential for personal identity and moral actions, with physical and moral well-being closely linked
Moral and Ethical Implications
Aquinas’ view on the human person aligns with the Christian belief in the Incarnation, emphasizing the sanctity of the human body created by God.
Theological Context
