Philo-Lesson 4 Flashcards
general term that is commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
man
refers to man as species
human
homo sapiens sapiens,
Modern human
Is a much more complex term that generally refers to a human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, and responsibilities.
Person
Considers man as a part of the natural world of evolution
Biological Perspective
Are considered one of the most successfully adapted species on the planet
Modern Humans or Homo Sapiens Sapiens
Humans also share with other animals this so called instinct
Primal instinct
Example of primal instinct
Survival and reproduction
The develop additional traits and capabilities
Planning and intentional action, innovation and creativity, communication through language and writing, technology, symbolic interaction as evidenced by religion and art
Regarded as man’s most significant achievement, distinguishing humanity from other species on the planet
Culture
Different types of society
Hunting and gathering, Horticultural, Industrial, and virtual
Places emphasis on human behavior and thought processes in analyzing human nature
Psychological perspective
Significant mental faculties and capabilities of man:
psyche, rationality, intelligence, introspection, cognition
refers to the human mind and is divided into the conscious and unconscious
psyche
is the part that governs awareness
conscious mind
consist of latent or repressed emotions, thoughts, and desires.
unconscious mind