MODULE-4-PHILOSOPHY-EMBODIED-SPIRIT.pptx

about embodied spirit philosophy

1. The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit MODULE 3

2. Lesson 1 Understanding the Human Person

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5. Philosophers believed that there is an essential characteristic that makes a human person. This characteristic is what distinguishes or sets a human apart from other beings. What is a human person? Based on the your answers, What is this characteristic? This characteristic is our rationality. It is what makes as superior to all other beings.

6. Character Traits of a Human Person It refers to the person having a clear perception of himself, including his or her thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions. 1. SELF-AWARENESS 2. SELF-DETERMINATION It is also driven by rationality or human thought . Leads to the notion of “self” –a person who perceive and experience reality. It 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 enable us to do actions whenever we want to and makes self-determination possible since it is the capacity to choose a course of action from various alternatives.

7. Character Traits of a Human Person It is the capability of the human person to reach out and interact with others and the world. 3 . EXTERNALITY 4. DIGNITY Man is a social being, and that a person never exists in isolation. Man has a natural tendency to seek our fellow human beings, and the relationship established by this interaction is a vital component for survival. It refers to the innate right to be valued and respected. Each person is worthy regardless of what status he or she has in life.

8. QUESTION: How will you uphold the dignity of the human person in the following situations? Your classmates are teasing your cross-eyed classmate because they find her funny-looking. Your friend confided in you that his girlfriend told him that she was pregnant. He is asking your advice. You discover that your 4-year old sister likes to draw and daydream. She tells you a green flying elephant which she tells you is her imaginary friend. ACTIVITY!

9. Lesson 2 Relationship of the Body and the Spirit

10. EMBODIED SPIRIT

11. Philosophers consider the human person as the union of the body and spirit. That why it is called “embodied spirit”. However, it does not necessarily mean incarnation or materialization of spirit (spirit becoming flesh). Embodiment means that the body is not separate from the soul and the soul is not separate from the body. Embodied Spirit

12. When we speak that the human person is an embodied spirit, we specifically mean that the human person is the point of convergence between the material and spiritual entities which is the body and soul. The spirit and the body go hand in hand in making us who we are. Whatever affects the body also affects the soul.

13. How does the body limit the spirit?

14. The human body has limitations specifically certain weaknesses and imperfections. From biological and physical standpoint, it can be recognized that the human body, although it can perform many functions also has limitations. Limits in the environment, demographics, and society may also be human’s limitations.

15. Mental and emotional disorders (e.g. anxiety, intellectual disabilities) Disabilities (e.g. amputated leg, deafness) Disease and illness (e.g. hypertension and cough) Failures and experience ( e.g . failing a subject) Here are some examples of limitations: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL LIMITATIONS

16. Socioeconomic status Location of neighborhood (e.g. armed, disorganized, or violent neighborhood) Abusive relationship (e.g. emotional abuse) Negative influences (e.g. drug use) Here are some examples of limitations: SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS

17. How does human nature enable us to surpass our limits? TRANSCENDENCE

18. The ability to surpass limits is called “ Transcendence”. The word comes from the Latin prefix " TRANS” meaning "beyond," and the word " SCANDARE” , meaning "to climb." When you achieve transcendence, you have gone beyond ordinary limitations. Transcendence

19. In order for us to achieve transcendence, our MIND plays a very important role. As persons, we are able to exercise our imagination and reflection to go beyond our own thoughts and experiences. But HOW?

20. The body limits us. Unlike birds that can fly, we have no wings to make us fly. But with creative minds, we Invented jets and planes to make us fly even farther than any bird. Example:

21. Each individual carries within himself the possibility of transcending his limits by exerting enough effort and perseverance. The essence of transcendence is to acknowledge our limitations , identify possibilities for development and change ourselves for the better.

22. Direction: On the first column, write your limitations and on the second column, write the corresponding actions on ho w to surpass such limitations. (min 5) ACTIVITY! MY LIMITATIONS PLAN TOWARDS TRANSCENDENCE