Q1: The Human Person as an Embodied Subject Flashcards
Our ____________ makes us superior to all others because it is the highest form of activity, and no other being has it.
rationality
Commonly used to refer to the entire human race
Man
It refers to man as species
Homo sapiens sapiens
Human
used to distinguish man from another animal.
Human Being
It refers to a human being granted recognition of rights, protection, responsibilities, and dignity.
Person
It refers to the state of being of a person.
Personhood
It refers to the characteristics that distinguish human from all other creatures
Human nature
4 Character Traits of a Human Person
- Self-awareness
- Self-determination
- Externality
- Dignity
It is the person’s clear perception of oneself, which includes his thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions. It is also driven by rationality or human thought.
Self-awareness
A person who perceives and experiences interiority, which is the quality of being focused on one’s inner life and identity.
Self
It is an awareness not just of his surroundings but also of his existence.
Self-awareness
Having an ________ allows a person to create goals, dreams, and plans.
inner world
The capability of persons to make choices and decisions based on their preferences, monitor, and regulate their actions, and be goal-oriented and self-directed.
Self-determination
it enables us to act willfully, control our actions, and recognize ourselves as the source of action.
Free will
the result or effect of an action or condition.
Consequence
It refers to the goodness or badness of an act.
Morality
The capability to reach out and interact with others and the world.
Externality
Our interaction with others and the world
Externality
Our interaction with others and the world
Externality
A human trait that make us believe that no man is an island and that we need to reach out to others to give meaning to our existence as persons.
Externality
The innate right to be valued and to be respected.
Dignity
True or False:
Outside forces or characteristics such as beauty, intelligence, or skills define our dignity.
False
Outside forces or characteristics does NOT define our dignity.
True or False:
Outside forces or characteristics such as beauty, intelligence, or skills define our dignity.
False
Outside forces or characteristics does NOT define our dignity.
Since a person has dignity, he deserves to be treated ____________.
fairly
