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
enables us to do actions whenever we want to and makes various alternatives
free will
enables to act willfully, control his or her actions, and recognize himself or herself as source of the action
free will
capacity to choose a course of action from various alternatives
free will
the result or effect of an action or condition
consequences
acceptable action guided by ethics
morality
capability to reach out and interact with others and the world
externality
philosopher consider man a __________, and that a person never exist in isolation.
social being
our ___ with others define our existence as persons
interactions
we grow and develop through
thoughts and actions
influence of other people
the innate right to be valued and respected
dignity
philosophers do not equate __ with any quantifiable measure such as price
value
the value of human person is also proven by the fact that no person is ____
dispensable or interchangeable
human dignity is rooted in the nature of
human being
dignity is not defined by outside forces or characteristics such as
intelligence, ability, skills, attractiveness
drive us to seek what is good
human dignity
doing ___, therefore upholds and promotes the dignity of human person
good
universal declaration of human rights
BASIS OF HUMAN RIGHTS
unseen aspect of human person which define us as person along with the body
spirit
enable us to exercise thought
possess awareness
interiority
capacity to reach out
spirit
philosophers consider the __________ as defined by the union of the body and the spirit
human person
the human person is an
embodied spirit
enable us to do and experience all the things that make us human persons
embodiment
many believe that the ____ is the center of feelings of live and affection
heart
a result of various biological reactions associated with an increase of hormones, which have certain effects on the body
love
part of the brain that is responsible for the feelings we associate with being in love
hypothalamus
enable us to feel love and love others
embodiment
product of embodiment
experience
_____ processes information through the senses which are experienced through the body
human mind
processes info through body
experiences
meaningful experiences are often closely tied to emotions such as
happiness, anger, or sadness
stands as the mediator between the material world and the spiritual world
human body
being an _____ the person is able to encounter the world of objects in a manner that transcends the physical
embodied spirit
this feature of the person allows him or her to form an intimate relationship with those outside
embodied spirit
allows persons to attach feeling or ideas not only to people, but also objects
human embodiment
human embodiment conveys something from a person’s
inner world
through ____ a person is able to have a very unique relationship with the world
embodiment
