INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON Mary Jane Escol – Cabajar , LPT
HUMAN PERSON – typically with a body which is tangible and has…. THREE (3) COMPONENTS: SOUL MIND SPIRIT
TWO (2)General Kinds to distinguish a human person: 1. COGNITIVE SELF 2. PHYSICAL SELF
COGNITIVE SELF: “ something within and cannot be physically seen” It is the essential components of a human person that deals with THE WHAT OF A PERSON which includes human person’s beliefs, desire, dreams and intentions.
PHYSICAL SELF: -” something that can be seen in his/her physical appearance” - It deals with the essential features of the human way of life or THE WHO OF A PERSON which includes his/her body type, strength and appearances.
EMBODIMENT OF THE SPIRIT – refers to the inseparable union of human body and soul.
The Four Noble Truth and Eightfold Paths of Buddhism: