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INTRO.

TO PHILOSOPHY

LESSON 3: THE HUMAN PERSON


AS AN EMBODIED
SPIRIT
What is EMBODIED?
- It is being materialized or incarnated

What is EMBODIED SPIRIT?


- A spirit being incarnated
- Does not necessarily refer to the incarnation
or materialization of spirit as an immaterial
entity
• The human person is an important subject in
philosophy and an understanding of the nature and
condition of the person is one of the foremost goals of
the discipline. Philosophers have long pondered
human nature ,what it means to be humans ,and what
set us apart from other beings and things in existing.

• We often ask ourselves, “What makes us special?”


Pondering our human nature allows us to determine
the special traits that makes us humans unique as a
species. Further reflection on our nature as humans
will also help us figure out what makes us special as
individuals and how this uniqueness is shared with
our fellow human beings.
The following terms are related to the discussion of the human person:

• Man is the general term commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
Other related terms include humanity, mankind, and humankind. Human
refers to man as a species - Homo sapiens sapiens or modern human beings.
The term human being is also used to distinguish man from other animals.

• Person is a much more complex term which generally refers to a human


being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, responsibilities, and
dignity, above all. Philosophers refer to the human person as the totality of
an individual, possessing awareness, self determination, and the capacity to
interact with others and with himself or herself. Personhood refers to the
state of being a person.

• Human nature refers to the characteristics that distinguish humans from all
other creatures. These traits are assumed to arise independent of the
influence of culture and society. Examples of these characteristics include
thinking, feeling, and acting. These traits are considered to form the essence
of humanity, and without them, an individual may not be considered a human
person.
What is the human person?

• The most basic definition of a human being


relates to the nature of humans as animals.
Philosophers, however, believe that the
human being is not just a mere animal.
There is something in the human individual
that sets him or her apart from other beings.
These special traits make a human a
distinct individual person.
STONE LAMP DOG
HOW DO YOU COMPARE
YOURSELF TO THE
THREE GIVEN IMAGES?

AM I A ROCK?
AM I A LAMP?
AM I A DOG?
• The first trait that defines a person is self-awareness. Self-
awareness refers to the person having a clear perception of oneself,
including his or her thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions. Human
awareness goes beyond perception and reaction to the environment.
The human person is defined by a deeper awareness which is driven
by rationality or human thought. A person is aware of both his or her
surroundings and himself or herself. A human person knows that he
or she is living an experience and is an active participant in this
experience. We do not experience life as an audience watching a
movie on a screen; we are stars in our own movies, acting and
starring in a story of our own making.

• This awareness gives rise to the notion of the "self", which


philosophers describe as the person who is actively aware that he or
she is perceiving and experiencing reality. Try saying these words
aloud:
• The fact that we can daydream, get lost in our thoughts, imagine, fantasize,
and reflect shows that we are able to reach within ourselves and experience
interiority, which is the quality of being focused on one’s inner life and
identity. This interiority enables persons to exercise creativity. It allows us
to imagine the sky in different colors, draw fantastic animals and
landscapes, create new music, and think of lyrics to a song.
• Another trait that defines a person is self-determination. This refers to the
capability of persons to make choices and decisions based on their own
preferences, monitor and regulate their actions, and be goal-oriented and
self-directed.
• Our free will enables us to do actions whenever we want to and makes self-
determination possible. Free will is the capacity to choose a course of action
from various alternatives. The existence of free will enables a person to act
willfully, control his or her actions, recognize himself or herself as the
source of action.
• A discussion on self-determination and free will eventually leads to
a discussion of consequence. Consequence is the result or effect
of an action or condition. As persons, we are aware that each
action we perform has a consequence.
• Morality is the principle concerning the distinction between right
and wrong or good and bad behavior. A particular system of values
and principles of conduct, especially one held by a specified
person or society.
• Another important trait that defines a human person is externality
or the capability to reach out and interact with others and the
world.
• The final trait that distinguishes the human person is dignity or the
innate right to be valued and respected.

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