Different Forms of Society

The Different Forms of Society in continuation of the discussions on the Human Person in Society on my Senior High School Class of Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person.

1. The Human Person in the Society: “Different forms of Societies” Loreto C. Jugo Jr. SST-II Busao national high school Busao , maribojoc , Bohol

2. Let’s do a Recap: What is SOCIAL CONTRACT? Who are the SOCIAL PHILOSOPHERS? How did the Social Philosophers define the SOCIAL CONTRACT Theory?

3. The Social Contract Theory: It emerged during the Enlightenment Period of human history. Philosopher living during this time are called SOCIAL PHILOSOPHERS. They pondered on the natural laws that govern human societies, and their mostly revolved on the formation of societies.

4. For Thomas Hobbes? What is a “natural state”? How does Thomas Hobbes define “social contract”?

5. For John Locke? What is a “natural state”? What is the meaning of the concept “consent of the governed ”?

6. For Jean-Jacques Rousseau ? What is a “natural state”? What is the meaning of the concept “ general will” ?

7. John Rawls’ “Theory on Original Position”

8. Wait I’m still here: David Gauthier’s idea on “self-interest ”

9. Different Forms of Society: Hunting and Gathering Society: Recognized as the earliest and simplest form of society. Small size and is composed of mainly of families Nomadic- No permanent territory Hierarchy is vey varied Members are treated equally .

10. Different Forms of Society: Pastoral Society Domestication of animals for food. Have larger populations than hunting and gathering Often produce surplus food and resources. The emergence of specialized tasks in community.

11. Different Forms of Society: Horticultural Society Engages in the small-scale cultivation of plants Semi-Nomadic Roles and Responsibilities are more clearly defined. Produces also surplus of goods

12. Different Forms of Society: Agrarian and Argicultural Society Further evolution of pastoral and horticultural Large scale and long term-cultivation of crops and domestication Improved technology and use tools to aid in farming Structured Social System Complex Social Organization Growing importance of territory

13. Different Forms of Society: Feudal Society Based on the ownership of land Started in Western Europe during Medieval Times Rulers grant their followers right to manage parcels of land. Members are organized based on status.

14. Different Forms of Society: Industrial Society Based on the use of specialized machinery in the production of goods and services. The evolution of the advances of Science and Technology Improvement of Trade and Commerce. Work is done in factories Significant departure from Agrarian Society. Capitalist or business owners are influential

15. Different Forms of Society: Post-Industrial Society The establishment of societies based on knowledge, information, and sale of services. Have higher educational attainment The rise of communication technology and Internet It is called also as “THE VIRTUAL SOCIETY”

16. The growth and development of various forms of societies highlight the growing complexity of human interactions over time. The technological advance and cultural changes that brought about these changes result in expansion of communities that now include people from varied ethnicities.

17. But despite these advancements and changes, the human person still remains the heart and center of society. The person is the primary agent of change, as he or she drives social changes based on responses to events and developments affecting society.

18. Group Activity: Relate the discussion on the development of the forms of society to the historical development of Philippine society. Make a timeline identifying which period in our history corresponds to each form of society. Present and discuss your work in class. (10 minutes only)