Unit II. Philosophy And Man

Question 1

“A person is given birth to contemplate a world, to reflect and to act according to it. A person isn’t perfect, but he is a part of perfection.”

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Cicero

Question 2

at the heart of all philosophical discussion

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Man

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Man’s nature, purpose, and ultimate destiny are among the most important topics discussed

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philosophy

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an important subject in philosophy, and an understanding of the nature and condition of man is the foremost goal of the discipline

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Man

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This word is a general term that is commonly used to refer to the entire human race

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man

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This word refers to man as a species-Homo sapiens sapiens , or modern human beings

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Human

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a much more complex term that generally refers to a human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, and responsibilities

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Person

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This considers man as a part of the natural world and a product of evolution

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Biological perspective

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considered one of the most successfully adapted species on the planet.

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Modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens)

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closely related to primates, especially apes, but have developed distinct physical features such as bipedalism; highly developed hands; smaller jaws and teeth; and larger, more developed brains
-these traits have contributed to the successful development of the human species as the most widespread and dominant species on the planet at present

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Humans

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What humans also share with other animals that can so-called, such as the instincts for survival and reproduction

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primal instincts

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Humans, however, have progressed and developed additional traits and capabilities such as the capacity

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(a) planning and intentional action; (b) innovation and creativity;
(c) communication through language and writing;
(d) technology; and
(e) symbolic interaction as evidenced by religion and art

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regarded as man’s most significant achievement, distinguishing humanity from other species on the planet

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Culture

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This places emphasis on human behavior and thought processes in analyzing human nature

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psychological perspective

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The significant mental faculties and capabilities of man include:

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a. Psyche
b. Rationality
c. Intelligence
d. Introspection
e. Cognition

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refers to the human mind and is divided into the conscious and unconscious mind

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psyche

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This is the part that governs awareness

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conscious mind

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this consists of latent or repressed emotions, thoughts, and desires;

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unconscious mind

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the state of being reasonable, the ability to understand experiences in order to solve problems or do tasks, and engage in decision making and judgment;

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Rationality

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or the ability to perceive information, store knowledge, and apply it in various situations;

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Intelligence

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or the ability to examine one’s own conscious thoughts, feelings, and mental state, and the capacity for self-reflection; and

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introspection

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or the ability to perceive and experience reality through the physical body that enables the self to form its own consciousness

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cognition

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A related theory, states that cognition arises through the interaction between an organism and its environment

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enactivism

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For them, the interaction between the person and his environment is what gives rise to the notion of the self, and the person’s unique physiology plays a significant role in this interaction

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Humans

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This focuses on man’s ability to engage in productive activities in an effort to meet his wants and needs

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Economic perspective

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This started with most ancient Greek philosophers, that man by nature is a social and political animal

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Social and political perspective

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-considers man as God’s creation -man is considered to have a special relationship with the Creator, being created in His image and given an immortal spirit

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theological perspective