module 3 Flashcards
general term commonly used to refer to the entire human race
man
refer to man as species - homo sapiens sapiens
human
used to distinguish man from other animals
human being
the totality of an individual, possessing awareness, self-determination, capacity to interact
human person
refer to the state of being a person
personhood
refer to the characteristics that distinguish humans from all other creature. these traits are assumes to arise independent of the influence of culture and society.
human nature
nature of humans as animals
human being
WHAT ARE THE TRAITS DEFINES A PERSON
- SELF-AWARENESS
- SELF-DETERMINATION
- EXTERNALITY
- DIGNITY
characteristics we share with other organisms
living
breathing
functioning
person having a clear perception of oneself, including, thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions
self-awareness
human person is defined by deeper awareness driven by _____
rationality or human thought
describe as the person who is actively aware that he or she is perceiving and experiencing reality
self
goodness or badness of an act
morality
important aspect of person that philosophers consider ____________ as a way to reveal a person’s true nature
human action
it complete the person
human acts
through this her inner self is revealed to others, and person is able to explore and fulfill potential
action
quality of being focused on one’s inner life and identity
interiority
enables person to exercise creativity
interiority
means that a person can create within herself what is not yet existing outside
creativity
having an ________ allows a person to create a goals, dreams, and plans which may be realized through activity
inner world
also enables us to reach out and interact with things outside ourselves
self
we are not only aware of our surroundings and everything around us but we are also aware of other human beings
self
refer to the capability of 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