UNIT VI. SELF AND FILIPINO SOCIETY Flashcards
is a statement that requires an in-depth discussion.
“Madaling maging tao, mahirap magpakatao”
To be a ___ requires beyond being a biological man
human person
is a person but not per se a human person that can create a positive result towards society.
Human being
is not simply defined using the dictionary. This viewpoint aims to revisit and challenge our perception of human nature; and the possibility of achieving a productive society through the actualization of a person’s highest potential.
Man
is a combination of - physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual attributes.
A human person
described the humans as a rational being. As a rational or thinking being, a person can know, reason out, and apply what he knows.
Aristotle and Boethius, philosophers,
maintains that man is a being who thinks and wills.
Socrates
A substance of physical and spiritual is how the ___ describe a human person.
theologians
because man has a soul and is created by a Superior Being with divine purpose.
Spiritual in nature
because a person is created with body and faculty that correspond to his/her relationship with society.
Physical in nature,
, they define a human person as a living, self-conscious animal, or a thing.
In dictionaries
Eddie Babor discussed in his/her book “The Human Person, Not Real But Existing” that a human person has several characteristics, among which are the following
- Rational
- Unique
- Free
- Social being
- Sexual
Every person is a rational being. This is characteristic is what differentiates us humans from all other beings in the world. Also, as a rational being, a person has the liberty to do what they want, to think and to reason. They can decide which is right and which is wrong because they are intellectual being
- Rational –
every person is unique in their own way. Each person has their own identity; thus, we can say that no two persons are the same. Generally speaking, human beings have the same or similar characteristics and physical features, but no two persons are the same because each of them have different opinions, perceptions, set of values and priorities in life.
- Unique –
All human beings are born free. They are free to do or not to do specific action.
However, every person must be responsible for his/her action. In other words, a person can do whatever he/she pleased but not to the extent of harming his/her co-creatures.
- Free -
Every person is intrinsically a social being. He/she cannot detach his/her “being “from others and all other creatures in the universe. Human nature is characterized by their togetherness and relationship towards other creatures; be it a thing, object, or their fellowman.
- Social being –
All created living things are sexual but the uniqueness of expression of a person’s sexuality makes it all different. The person’s expression of emotions, attitudes, feelings, actions, and thoughts in a sexual activity best exemplify their uniqueness from animals.
- Sexual –
, the capacity and ability to reason, reflect and relate to their co-existence
freedom
Dimension as self
- physical
- intellectual
- Moral
- Spiritual
Dimension in community
- Social
-family
-societ - Economic
- Political
Dimension: Physical
Values:
Health
Dimension: Intellectual
Values:
Truth
Dimension: Spiritual
Values:
Spirituality
Dimension: Social
Values:
Social responsibility
Dimension: Economic
Values:
Economic Efficiency
Dimension: Political
Values:
Nationalism
Physical Fitness, cleanliness, harmony with the material universe, beauty, and art
Health –
Knowledge, creative and critical thinking
Truth –
Integrity/honesty, self-worth/self-esteem, personal discipline
Love –
Faith in God
Spirituality –
Social Responsibility–
Mutual Love/respect, fidelity, responsible parenthood, concern for others/common good, freedom/equality, social justice/respect for human rights, peace/active non-violence, popular participation
–Thrift/conservation of resources, work ethics, self-reliance, productivity, scientific and technological knowledge, vocational efficiency, entrepreneurship
Economic Efficiency
Common identity, national unity, the esteem of national heroes, commitment, civic consciousness/pride, “Bayanihan”/solidarity, loyal to the country
Nationalism –
International understanding and cooperation
Global Solidarity –
The person as a whole is best explored in the field of
humanistic psychology.
This study theorized that a person’s behavior and relationship with others is shaped by his/her inner feelings and self-image.
humanistic psychology.
is one of the foundations of humanistic psychology. His theory on hierarchy of need
The theory of Abraham Maslow
These are biological needs such as food, water, and clothing. These are the most important needs because once person is deprived of these, a person will ultimately find a way to fulfill the satisfaction of this need.
- Physiological Level –
When physiological needs are met, the person transcends in finding security and protection from physical and emotional harm
- Safety –
When the needs for physiological and safety had been satisfied, the desire for affection, belonging, friendship can become active. Maslow states that people seek to overcome the feeling of loneliness and alienation.
- Social and Belongingness –
there are two esteem needs: (1) The self-esteem that includes achievement, mastery, confidence, and (2) the esteem the person gets from others which include recognition, respect, attention, etc. the person feels self-confident. They feel valuable when these needs are satisfied. On the other hand, the person may feel inferior, weak, helpless
- Esteem -
there are two esteem needs: (1) The self-esteem that includes achievement, mastery, confidence, and (2) the esteem the person gets from others which include recognition, respect, attention, etc. the person feels self-confident. They feel valuable when these needs are satisfied.
(1) The self-esteem that includes achievement, mastery, confidence, and (2) the esteem the person gets from others which include recognition, respect, attention, etc. the person feels self-confident. They feel valuable when these needs are satisfied.
It is the highest form of motivation. This need was described by Maslow as the need to reach the person’s peak potential
- Self-Actualization –
pointed out that a person must satisfy the first other lower needs before he can realize his/herself-worth and potential
Maslow’s theory
He theorized that the driving force of human personality is their own self-actualization. Thus, a person cannot appreciate intellectual and aesthetic learning when the person is hungry, and his/her safety is difficult to obtain.
Abraham Maslow
believed that every person has within him an inherent desire towards a positive transformation and development of his/her capacity. Furthermore, he came to believe that man is good and inherently possesses a seed of goodness no matter how imprudent his/her actions are.
Carl Rogers, (1902-1987) person-centered therapy theory
explained that persons themselves are the only ones able to change the direction of their lives and which path to take. The therapist’s role is to act as a “sounding board” while the person himself explores and analyzes his/her problem
theory of person-centered therapy of Carl Rogers