The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit.pdf

The concept of the human person as an embodied spirit emphasizes the unity of the body and soul, highlighting that humans are not merely physical beings but also possess a spiritual dimension. This perspective, rooted in philosophy and religion, suggests that the body serves as the vessel through which the spirit expresses itself, allowing individuals to think, feel, and act in meaningful ways. In many traditions, the spirit is considered the source of consciousness, morality, and personal identity, while the body enables interaction with the physical world. The relationship between body and spirit implies that human existence is both material and transcendent, with the spirit guiding the body's actions and experiences, ultimately shaping a person's values, purpose, and destiny.

1. The Human
Person as an
Embodied
Spirit

2. 1. Recognize one’s limitations and
possibilities
2. Evaluate one’s limitations and the
possibilities for their transcendence
3. Recognize how the human body
imposes limits and possibilities for
transcendence
4. Distinguish the limitations and
possibilities for transcendence.
OBJECTIVES:

3. THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN
EMBODIED SPIRIT
- Perspective that
views the human body
not just as a physical
entity but also as a
vessel for a spiritual
or consious essence.

4. HUMAN COMPOSITION OF
A MAN
01
MAN
02
PERSON
03
HUMAN NATURE
04
FACTILITY
05
SPATIAL-TEMPORAL
BEING
06
THE BODY AS
INTERMEDIARY

5. MAN
It is the general term
commonly used to refer to the
entire human race.
Other related terms:
Humanity, Mankind, and
Humankind

6. HUMAN
Refers to man as a species -
HOMO SAPIENS or MODERN
HUMAN BEINGS.
“Human Being” is also used
to differentiate man from
other animals.

7. PERSON
Personality of a human being
so called “SELF”.
Human being recognition of
certain rights, protection,
responsibilities, and dignity
above all.

8. HUMAN
NATURE
Nature of humans specially
the fundamental characters
and traits of humans.
The characteristics that
distinguish humans from all
the other creators.
Example: THINKING, FEELING,
AND ACTING.

9. Has self
determination
Is able to
reach out and
interact with
each other
Has
dignity
PERSON
Has
awareness
of self

10. Self -awareness
The person having a cleaer
perception of onesef,
including his
thoughts,emotions, identity,
and actions.

11. Self -awareness
I am a person.
I am alive.
I exist.

12. Consequence
The result or effect of an
action or condition.
Philosophers believe that a
person acts freely and with
due regard for the
consequences of his actions.

13. Consequence
Examples:
Situation: Anna is aware that
there will be a quiz.
Action: Did not study
Consequence: Got low scores

14. Externality
Refers to the capability of a
person to reach out and
interact with others and the
world.

15. Dignity
Refers to the innate right to
be valued and respected.
Philosophers consider all
humans as having an
inherent worth or value.

16. Dignity
“You’re worthless!” is an
insult since it attacks the
very notion of a person
having value or worth.

17. “Limitations
of the Human
Person”
Human Person are naturally deficient beings. This means
that we are not prepared with the best physical aspects
among all the beings.

18. “Limitations
of the Human
Person”
Examples:
Human persons do not have the natural ability to fly.
Human persons cannot breathe underwater without the aid
of breathing device.

19. Transcendence
Is the ability to change,
be dynamic, and
continually redefining
one’s self which works
with our facticity to
create change.
LIMITATIONS CAN LEAD TO
POSSIBILITIES

20. As temporal beings,
our most obvious
limitation is our
finitude - our finite
quality or state.
Spatial-temporal being
LIMITATIONS CAN LEAD TO
POSSIBILITIES

21. The Body as
Intermediary
Intermediary means acting as a
mediator(Merriam-Webster).
Having a body may prevent us
from revealing what we really
want to express.

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