Lesson 4 Flashcards
Human person (24 cards)
a general term which is commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
Man
refers to a man as a species – homo sapiens sapiens or modern human beings.
Human
much more complex term which generally refers to a human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, and responsibilities.
Person
considers man as a part of the natural world and a product of evolution.
Humans also share with other animals the so-called primal instincts for survival and reproduction.
Biological perspective
places emphasis on human behavior and thought processes in analyzing human nature.
Man possesses mental faculties that enable him to possess awareness, a sense of self, and the capacity to perceive and experience.
Psychological perspective
refers to the human mind and is divided into conscious and unconscious mind.
Psyche
part which governs awareness
Conscious mind
consists of latent or repressed emotions, thoughts and desire.
Unconscious mind
ability to understand experiences in order to solve problems or do tasks, and engage in decision making and judgement
Rationality
ability to perceive information, store knowledge, and apply it in various situations.
Intelligence
ability to examine one’s own conscious thoughts, feeling and mental state, and the capacity for self-reflection
Introspection
ability to perceive and experience reality through the physical body that enables the self to form one’s own consciousness.
Cognition
focuses on man’s ability to engage in productive activities in an effort to meet his wants and needs.
This perspective considers man as a productive being; his primary role is to produce and engage in labor.
Economic Perspective
believes that no individual is fully-sufficient; thus a human being is always inclined to coexist with others and be part of a community.
Social and Political Perspective
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.
Theological Perspective
refers to the individual, and all the attributes and characteristics that set him or her apart from other human beings.
Significant concepts related to the concept of the human person are the self, identity, and personhood*
Human Person
this view holds that the self is a natural part of the human being and self-awareness plays an essential part in recognizing the innate self.
The self as innate
this view holds that awareness of the self is gained through interaction with the world and other human beings.
The self as emergent
this view holds that the self is composed of varied elements that change over time.
The self as integrated and developing
defined as the distinct personality of an individual.
Personal identity is composed of a person’s unique physical characteristics, mental attributes, experiences, memories, ideas, and views.
Identity
the recognition of a human being as a distinct entity – a person.
Personhood
holds that a human being is considered a person if he or she possesses the ability to determine his or her life through “reasoned free choice.”
assumes that man possesses reason, the capacity for reflection, and the ability to engage in decision making.
The person as an “autonomous being”
asserts that the human being has the inherent capacity to function as a person.
emphasizes the potential of the human being and recognizes that each human possesses the means to achieve his or her capabilities.
The person as a “unified individual”
asserts that a human being becomes a person through interactions with other human beings
The person in relation to others
