PHILO 101 5 HUMAN EMBODIMENT

Question 1

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HUMAN?

Answer 1

Humanity is complex and mysterious, constantly evolving.
Man is an Embodied Subject, existing and acting within society.

Question 2

SUBJECTIVITY & THINKING

Answer 2

Thinking is a subjective act, but truth must have an objective basis.
Certainty is the standard of truth—only what is clear and indubitable can be considered true.

Question 3

“Cogito, ergo sum”

Answer 3

(I think, therefore I am) proves existence.

Question 4

Paul Ricoeur: HUMAN WILL

THE WILL HAS 3 MOVEMENTS:
1. Making Choices.
2. Executing Decisions.
3. Accepting One’s Reality.

Answer 4

1. DECIDING
2. ACTING
3. CONSENTING

Question 5

Martin Heidegger: Being-in-the-World

Humans actively seek meaning and purpose in life.

Answer 5

DASEIN (there-being)

Question 6

Martin Heidegger: Being-in-the-World
WHATNESS VS. THATNESS

WHATNESS

Answer 6

What something is (its nature/essence).

Question 7

Martin Heidegger: Being-in-the-World
WHATNESS VS. THATNESS

THATNESS

Answer 7

The fact that it exists in a specific situation.

Question 8

Martin Heidegger: Being-in-the-World

Humans are “thrown” into the world and shape their own existence through choices.

Answer 8

AHEAD-OF-ITSELF

Question 9

Martin Heidegger: Being-in-the-World
ONTIC VS. ONTOLOGICAL

ONTIC

Answer 9

Simply existing as an object.

Question 10

Martin Heidegger: Being-in-the-World
ONTIC VS. ONTOLOGICAL

ONTOLOGICAL

Answer 10

Having meaning and purpose beyond just physical existence.

Question 11

Martin Heidegger: Being-in-the-World

Truth is revealed and hidden over time; humans discover meaning through experiences.

Answer 11

ALETHIA (TRUTH/UNVEILING)

Question 12

Martin Heidegger: Being-in-the-World

Only humans can interpret reality and give it meaning.

Answer 12

MAN AS THE SOLE WITNESS

Question 13

Martin Heidegger: Being-in-the-World

Includes Reality, Essence, Truth, Presence, Nature, Meaning, Existence, and Unfolding.

Answer 13

BEING

Question 14

HISTORICAL ACTION & MEANING (Ramon Reyes)

A person’s life meaning depends on how they navigate their destiny.

Answer 14

Life’s Meaning and Destiny

Question 15

HISTORICAL ACTION & MEANING (Ramon Reyes)

1. P_ Cross Point: One’s limitations in body and circumstances.
2. S_Cross Point: Every individual is shaped by culture.
3. I_ Cross Point: A person is influenced by familial and social relationships.
4. H_ Cross Point: The past achievements of individuals and generations contribute to the progress of present society.

Answer 15

1. PHYSICAL
2. SOCIAL
3. INTERPERSONAL
4. HISTORICAL