The human person Flashcards
What are the elements of living beings
External senses
Internal senses
What are the fundamental features of human life
- Intelligence
- Will
- Affectivity
- Sexuality
- Freedom
What is Boethius definition of a human person
An individual substance of a rational nature
What is St. Thomas Aquinas definition of a human person
A distinct subsistent being of a rational nature
What are the common features in Boethius and St. Thomas Aquinas definitions of a human person
- Individual / distinct
- Substance/ subsistent being.
- Rational nature
What is the subsistent being compromised of
- Body
individual / distinct. - Soul
Rationality : intellect and will.
What is the metaphysical approach of a human being
Individual substance of a rational nature. As an objective explanation of the human person based on the fact that he /she is real..
How is the person an individual
- It possesses internal unity
* It is different to other things of the same nature
How is the human person a substance
- It exists by itself and by itself.
- The thing really exists.
- Ultimate owner of its nature and acts.
How is the human person Rational / Intellectual
- Has an intellect and is capable of knowing. Hence we can say this is intellect.
- Uses step by step reasoning , and thinks in order to know . Hence we can say this is rational behavior.
What is essence
This is the elements that make the thing what it is (matter and form)
What is the essence of the human person
It is body and soul.
What is nature
The essence considered as a source of activity.
What is the human nature
Human person carries out human acts using body and soul.
What is the phenomenological point of view ?
Trying to understand the human being from the point of view of the persons experience of and reflection on their own life and reflection on the personal experience of other human beings.
Characteristics of the human person in phenomenological terms
- Self - determination
- Freedom
- Intimacy
- Self effusion
- Dialogue
- Personal Identity
- Personal acts
What is self determination
This is the fact that we have the capacity to manage own affairs, make choices , provide for oneself.
However this is only if we want to !
What is freedom
This is the ability to exercise control over my acts , life and destiny , however it is only free if its done knowingly and willingly.
What is intimacy
This is the private inner world of a person.
This is the place where one has full control , freedom to do , think, want ,feel ,etc.
What is self effusion
To express our intimacy or to go out of oneself.
It is also receiving from other peoples intimacy
What is dialogue
It is a way of manifesting ones intimacy is through conversation with other people.
What and how is personal identity develop
This is the development of a sense of who we are as persons , awareness of self
interpersonal relationships help us to develop our personality.
What are personal acts
through relating with other people in difficult and easier circumstances we learn to act in good or bad ways.
these habits determine our character.
